The benefits of using air...

Even Pressure Distribution

The air flocked panels help distribute the riders weight more evenly across the horses back. The reduces concentrated pressire points that can cause discomfort or muscle soreness.

Dynamic Cushioning

Unlike tradtional flocking, the air continually adjusts as the horse moves. The panels absorb shock and respond to the horses changing shape throughout each stride, providing consistent support.

Improved Freedom of Movement

By reducing restriction and allowing the back muscles to work more naturally, air flocking can encourage greater freedom through the shoulders and back, helping the horse move with better engagement and elasticity.

Fully Adjustable

As horses change shape through training, age, fitness and seasons, the air flocking can be adjusted during a fitting appointment. This helps maintain an optimal fit for the saddle. The tree can also me narrowed or widen accordingly to the horses width onsite.

Consistent Performance

Traditional wool flocking gradually compresses and becomes uneven over time. Air maintains a more consistent feel and doesn't alter, helping the saddle perform as intended between adjustments.

Enhanced Rider Feel

The flexible panels allow the rider to develop closer communication with the horse. Many riders find they have a clearer feel of the horses movement and that their seat aids become more effective.

Improved Comfort

The shock-absorbing properties of air can increase the comfort for both horse and rider.

Reduced Saddle Downtime

Adjustments to the air flocking are carried out during a saddle fitting appointment, meaning your saddle doesn't need to be sent away for any adjustments, giving a real time fitting.

Supports Long-Term Muscle Development

A well fitted air flocked saddle allows the horse to work comfortably, encouraging correct muscle development and reducing the likelihood of discomfort caused by uneven pressure.

Air flocking in all of our saddles...

The problem with many saddles is the hardness and unevenness of the panel. All flocking materials over time become unevenly compacted, so creating both high pressure points and areas where the panel may not touch the horses back.

A pressure as low as 1½ lbs per square inch will in time damage minor blood vessels in both the skin and muscle leading to signs of bruising, hair loss and eventually muscle wastage. Pressure on or pinching of the withers directly affects the muscles of the shoulder, causing shortening of the horse’s stride and in many cases, difficulty to go down hill. Soreness or restriction of the back muscles makes it more difficult for the horse to engage their hind quarters and maintain a consistent outline.

Air creates a gaseous and flexible layer in your saddle. This removes pressure points and increases the sensitivity of the horse to your lower back aids whilst also providing shock absorption for the horse when jumping or engaged in sitting trot. Gases can be compressed whilst liquids, gels and solids cannot.

Air allows your horse to move naturally as the muscles of the back and shoulder are no longer restricted by the panels of your saddle.