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Basically it’s a way to make money. If you want to do dressage then do dressage, the video you showed of the guy ground working a horse and riding is not dressage.

i don't like these hybrids. Ok cars but not saddles!

Eitan Beth-Halachmy is and awesome rider undoubtedly!!! but Eitan Beth-Halachmy (I understand) is the promoter of the Cowboy Dressage and, Cowboy dressage and Western Dressage are similar but nor the same. So why WDM is holding here a WD clinic with him?

WD is awesome!

There is no reason this Western Dressage Saddle needs knee/Thigh Rolls... Please Someone inform CircleY that they ARE NOT NEEDED! I am happy they are doing something Different, but all they needed to do was make a slightly deeper seat and that is it.

Ugh Those knee blocks! >.<

Sorry thought you said Roberts

Good grief guys it may not be for you but for beginners it ok it helps you learn and For Monty Roberts ! I don't care for him !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Would be better in a bitless bridle. Can see this horse isn't comfortable with the bit and the swish of his tail tells the story. I see so many dressage horses behind the bit and their tails wringing. They are not happy. When are people going to change this?

Because it is dressage.

How cool that Circle Y is trying something different! I would love to sit in this saddle and feel how it places you. Since a dressage lady helped design it, I bet it does have a narrow twist, deep seat and is close contact. If you have never ridden a really big moving horse you would never understand the thigh blocks! I have never ridden a saddle with them before but imagine they could be a great help on that type of horse.

Does he have a rubber bit???

Theresa Brummett in Trilby, Florida is putting together a clinic this fall 2012!!!! This is awesome, Riding in my Western Saddle, with 2 hands...I'm want in.

This is awesome! But why are they all riding two handed instead of traditional western?

Ya the block shouldn't be needed, but some people may be beginners and will need it at first to learn.. Though I'm glad they have rubber grips on the stirrups. I have learned from experience that western boots now a days are more for looks than riding resulting in me losing my stirrups in competitions and falling off.

I completely agree!

Ever read "Ride By Reasoning", written by Monte Roberts (trainer from the KING Ranch)? Riding by Reasoning is a 40 page booklet that includes the most scientific studies ever done on western saddles and riding positions. Back in the 70's Monte was way ahead of his time. I don't want a western saddle that throws my butt back into the cantle. I want a flat deep seat, and no bulk in the cinch area.

Monte Foreman's Balanced Ride saddle came about back in the early 70's. How do I know? Because I rode in his clinics, and I also got to model the balanced ride saddle and was on the cover of Western Horseman. (My Mom was a dressage trainer, who influenced my Uncle to make changes on leg position of the western saddles.) If you need more proof, upon leaving Tex Tan, Uncle Ron started Tory Leather Company - I'm sure you saw in State Line Catalog for years with his training aids and strap goods.

And Monte Foreman's "Balanced Ride Saddle".. did not NEED a big heavy knee block, as his stirrup bars were hung properly.. so your leg stayed under your hips.. and DID NOT want to fly up on the dashboard. (sighs)

Ok.. this feels a bit like rushing the gun to cater to a new discipline. Didn't anyone do some research, and find the originator of "The Balanced Ride Saddle" was Monte Foreman. His saddle was revolutionary. Monte designed his with input from my Uncle who at the time worked for Tex Tan Western Leather out of Yokum, Tx. Monte was ahead of his time when he made a western saddle with a CLOSE CONTACT SEAT, and a BULKLESS cinching system. So no, this Circle Y is NOT the FIRST western dressage saddle.

They are missing the point I would say. The narrow twist and deep seat are far more important than the big ugly knee block. That could have been left out or at least been much less prominent! It has to be much shorter front to back than a typical western saddle on the horses side of things to allow for the swing in the lengthened trot gaits. A shorter skirt, deeper seat, and less thigh block would look much better. English stirrups do not always have rubber grips in the stirrups! Goodness!

Thank you!

Is there a place to get the Tests they use? I think I jsut found my True Riding Passion! I'd love to work on some Tests..are they standardized yet? I've been involved in the horse world for over 30 years and I LOVE being able to combine my two big loves..any info you could give me on how to become a certified clinician and where to find the Tests, etc. would be greatly appreciated. I totally agree with Riderealhorses..Western Dressage Rocks!

Beautiful video and so informative and professional! Great job, guys!

@TheGliderDad It was his Morgan stallion Santa Fe Renegade.