THE "ST CHRISTOPHER" ENDURANCE SADDLE

The Strada "St.Christopher" Endurance Saddle shares all the features of the "Vienna" dressage saddle:

Flexible tree that uses no metal components and is designed to distribute weight evenly.

Precision-moulded shock-absorbent panels that react to heat and pressure by softening and adapting completely to the horse's contours.

5 fits reflecting different BODY TYPES, not simply different widths.

Why choose a Strada saddle for endurance riding?

Tree and panel design allow the horse to move freely in all paces, without creating pressure points that would compromise performance by causing muscle soreness.

Seat & flap design, as well as stirrup bar placement, permit the rider to sit naturally, keeping rider fatigue to a minimum. A tired rider soon becomes unbalanced. To cope with the shifting weight the horse is forced to re-balance himself constantly. This uses valuable energy and therefore reduces endurance.

The saddle sits very close to and "around", rather than "on" the horse, resulting in superior stability, particularly on wider horses. Again, a stable load is easier for the horse to carry and stamina is therefore increased.

Lightweight – an obvious advantage.

Traditional looks increase the saddle's usefulness: It does not look out of place in the dressage arena or the show ring.

Candy Cameron, Strada distributor in Scotland and "Sky".
Candy is a very experienced and successful endurance rider and has used Strada saddles since 1999.
 

Angela Shutt, Strada distributor in Northern England and "Szaleem"
Since purchasing their Strada in 2007 Angela and Szaleem have increased their distances and are now successfully completing 80km.
(Photo by West End Photography)

Trekking and trail riding

Although our "St.Christopher" Endurance Saddle bears the name of a specialist discipline, it is eminently suitable for those who simply enjoy exploring the countryside with their equine partner. Whether you are just going for a short hack or you are off on an extensive trail ride, we feel sure that you and your horse will benefit from the St.Christopher's exceptional design.

On a trail ride our endurance saddle will contribute immensely to the comfort of you and your horse. The saddle will be stable and you will be able to sit relaxed, free to simply enjoy the ride. The heat-sensitive panels will hug your horse's back, the flexible tree will swing with his movement and you will feel at one with your horse, from beginning to end of even the longest trek. The D-rings will be useful for saddle bags, if you wish to carry provisions.

All equestrian activity should be an enjoyable experience for the rider, as well as the horse. Nobody should make you feel that good saddles are only important for riders competing in specialist disciplines. A trail ride across varied terrain is demanding and you and your horse deserve the best.

Mesonika Piecuch, Strada customer in the
USA (Southern California) and "Miss Margaret".
They go for long trail rides, bitless and barefoot, and both enjoy their Strada saddle.

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