Sommer Saddle Tree. Panels

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1 SADDLE CATALOGUE

2 Sommer Philosophy The most important link between rider and horse is the saddle. A well fitting saddle for rider and horse will support our equestrian efforts. A well fitting saddle will place us where the horse would place us without a saddle in between us, namely shortly behind the withers. For the saddle maker the withers are one of the most important parts of the horse s back. This is where the saddle is placed along with the additional weight of the rider. The horse already carries 55% of its weight on the front legs. From a perpendicular view, the center of the horse s body is about as high as the sternum, just below the torso. This is also the point where the 3cm widening end of the shoulder blade is located, just below the withers. This is the area that the saddle maker has to pay crucial attention to when measuring the horse, since this is where the movement of the shoulder blades take place. The saddle has to allow the shoulder to move freely, which means the panel must decrease in size towards the front in order to provide sufficient room for shoulder movement. Our studies have shown that the panels should have a certain gullet width along the entire length of the saddle in order to ensure proper fit on the horse s back muscles. Severe back problems can occur when too narrow fitting panels are used, since the back muscles are interconnected with the rib muscles, and a panel that is too narrow for the horse s back separates the back and rib muscles instead of spanning across them. Consequently the rib muscles are pushed downwards. An appropriately wide panel will cover and rest on both muscles without interference. We therefore conclude that the saddle should not only accommodate but also support the elasticity and extension of the shoulder swing. For us, these aforementioned rules have to be strictly adhered to during construction of a saddle.

3 Sommer Saddle Tree The saddle tree is the soul and the framework of the saddle. Theo Sommer invented the first synthetic saddle tree worldwide in The Sommer Flexus Saddle Tree is unique to Sommer, and probably the most advanced saddle tree available. The thermoplastic synthetic tree is fully flexible in all directions. The forged headiron is placed on the inside and gives stability and protection at the withers. The stirrup bars are fixed to the head- iron. Because of the Sommer patented synthetic tree, and the special alloys used in the head-iron, all Sommer saddles are always changeable in size. You can change it as often as you like without the risk of the head-iron or tree breaking. Panels The panels are even and flexible. There are no edges on the horse s back. The angle of the panels is made to conform to the curvature of the horse s back, and extends beyond the tree. The panel stuffing is made of synthetic fibers that remain soft and flexible even when exposed to moisture. It conforms to the horse s back and remains elastic.

4 Width between panels and panel length The panels run parallel with a gullet that measures at least 5-6cm. The width of the panels covers the back muscles and the interconnecting rib muscles. Billet System The billet begins with the first point of contact under the stirrup bar, not in the area of the saddle tree. It conforms to the natural depth of the horse s girth area. Air circulation Air circulation of the horse s back is improved and hot spots are prevented. Materials Carefully selected materials make the Sommer saddles a natural product that becomes more beautiful with age. Our leathers are carefully selected and tanned for us throughout the world, and have to pass strict quality control inspections before being used. The only hardware used is stainless steel and solid brass. Variability The fit as well as the tree width can be changed at any time.

5 MAGNUS DRESSAGE 2002DS dressage saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,0 black deep seat 6,5 kg none

6 HAGEN DRESSAGE 2003DS dressage saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,0 black deep seat 6,5 kg opened panel in the front

7 OPUS 1 DRESSAGE 2500DS dressage saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca, special colours deep, half deep seat 6,0 kg soft and very wide panel, tailor made

8 DIPLOMAT EXKLUSIV DRESSAGE 2017DS dressage saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca, special colours deep, half deep seat 6,5 kg soft and very wide panel, tailor made

9 PASSION 2710DS dressage saddle cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca deep seat 6,5 kg anatomical shaped knee rolls, pre-formed knee area

10 ESPRIT DRESSAGE 3500DS dressage saddle nuovo calfskin, cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca, cognac, special colours deep, half deep 6,5 kg soft and very wide panel, tailor made

11 3550DS dressage saddle, monoflap nuovo calfskin, cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca, cognac, special colours deep, half deep 6,5 kg soft and very wide panel, tailor made

12 2002S jumping saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,0 black, moro half flat seat 6,0 kg removable calf rolls

13 2003S jumping saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,0 black, moro half flat seat, classical seat 6,5 kg removable and adjustable calf rolls, opened panel in the front

14 OPUS 1 JUMPING 2510S jumping saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca, moro, cognac, special colours flat seat, half deep seat 6,0 kg also available in Haflinger style

15 DIPLOMAT EXKLUSIV JUMPING 2019S jumping saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, moro, mocca half deep seat, square cantle 6,5 kg double split flaps, removable calf rolls

16 2720DS jumping saddle vegetable tanned cowhide, seat and knee roll - elk leather Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca, moro, cognac, special colours half flat seat, flat seat, square cantle 6,5 kg Small knee block, big knee block, soft padding in saddle flap, opened panel in front

17 ESPRIT JUMPING 3510DS jumping saddle calfskin, vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca, cognac, special colours flat seat, half flat seat 5,8 kg soft and very wide panel, tailor made

18 MAGNUS VS 2002VS general purpose saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,0 black classical seat 6,5 kg none

19 HAGEN VS 2003VS general purpose saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,0 Black, moro classical seat 6,5 kg opened panel in the front

20 OPUS 1 VS 2530VS general purpose saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 Tree width sizes 27 38, also available in Haflinger style black, mocca, cognac, special colours classical seat, deep seat 6,5 kg 2540VSD, 2520VSS

21 DIPLOMAT EXKLUSIV VS 2018VS general purpose saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca, moro, cognac, special colours classical seat, deep seat 6,5 kg

22 ESPRIT VS 3520VS general purpose saddle calfskin, vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca, cognac, special colours classical seat 6,0 kg soft and very wide panel, tailor made

23 SPIRIT 7100 / 7101 endurance saddle, trekking saddle calfskin, vegetable tanned cowhide, double faced Sizes 17,0 / 17,5 / 18,0 Tree width sizes 1 / 2 / 3 black, moro, mocca, special colours, red, blue, orange endurance -,trekking seat 7,0 kg Very light, endurance panels, attached knee rolls

24 EVOLUTION 2000 trekking saddle vegetable tanned cowhide, grease leather Sizes 17,0 / 17,5 / 18,0 Tree width sizes 1 / 2 / 3 black, moro, mocca, cognac, special colours trekking seat 8,5 kg flexible special panel system

25 EVOLUTION COMPACT 2000K trekking saddle vegetable tanned cowhide, grease leather Sizes 17,0 / 17,5 / 18,0 Tree width sizes 1 / 2 / 3 black, moro, mocca, cognac, special colours trekking seat 8,0 kg flexible short panel system

26 RANGER 7000 trekking saddle vegetable tanned cowhide, double faced Sizes 17,0 / 17,5 / 18,0 Tree width sizes 1 / 2 / 3 black, moro, mocca, special colours trekking seat 8,0 kg

27 VOYAGE 2010 leisure saddle, baroque saddle vegetable tanned cowhide, grease leather Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, moro, mocca, cognac, special colours deep seat 7,5 kg vaquero style panels, removable gallery

28 MARAKESH 2016TE endurance saddle, trekking saddle vegetable tanned cowhide, grease leather Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, moro, mocca, cognac, special colours half deep seat 5,8 kg flexible panel system

29 OPUS TöLT 2570 gait horse saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 16,5 18,5 black, mocca, moro, cognac, special colours tölt seat 6,5 kg Pre-formed knee area

30 ESPRIT TöLT 3600 gait horse saddle vegetable tanned cowhide Sizes 17,5 18,5 Tree width sizes black, mocca tölt seat 6,0 kg sandwich panels