Although some riders might consider a treeless saddle more natural, Latif said this doesn’t mean the saddle is more comfortable for the horse–at least in the case of racing saddles. “In a completely natural state, we wouldn’t be riding horses,” she said. “But since we do ride them, we have to keep working to find the right solution, including the right saddle tree that will lead to the best welfare for the horse.” The group’s research, which also has been investigating …

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