The revolutionary and award winning Bua cantilevered saddle pushes the boundaries in modern saddle design with its patented cantilevered tree and use of modern day technical materials, the same materials that are used in aerospace production.
The solution: the cantilevered tree. By its natural shape, it affords a separate and customised shape specific to the horse and the rider, ultimately leading to better comfort for both. By the natural c-shaped structure of the saddle it further offers dynamic flexibility which moves with the horse while still supporting the rider in a balanced position.
Acting almost as two trees in one, the saddle offers a seat customised for the rider, while at the same time a seat customised for the horse’s back. This means the tree already conforms to the shape of horse and rider before it is padded with foams. This is also due to the dynamic flexibility within the tree, because of the carbon fiber material used. Carbon fiber offers natural flexion allowing the tree to move freely with the horse’s natural movement. The dynamic flexibility of the cantilevered tree, we refer to as ‘dynamic flexion’. The saddle in material and form offers a natural flexion which ensures the horse can move and extend freely during riding.
Because the cantilevered saddle also expands and contracts naturally with the horse’s movement, it accommodates many horses ranging between broad and narrow, and accommodates a horse transitioning through different stages of fitness, as well as creating a better connection, allowing for the pressure to be more evenly distributed with less concussion on the horse’s back compared to a traditional single saddle tree.
The BUA Saddle uses lightweight materials found in aerospace and automotive industries.
Comfort affects the performance in equestrian sports. The BUA Saddle allows horse and rider to move freely and effortlessly through their full range of motion in all gaits.
The BUA Saddle’s cantilevered construction recognises that the physiology of horse and rider differ. This tree material is incredibly strong and durable, but at the same time flexible enough to cushion and cradle the movements of horse and rider. This is a unique feature of the BUA Saddle.
The cantilevered structure offers choice. Its suspension can be tightened to create a stiffer seat or softened to create a more flexible seat.
Because of its unique construction, the BUA Saddle’s soft components can be easily removed, allowing the saddle to be reconfigured to suit different equestrian disciplines. By choosing appropriate side panels, the BUA Saddle can be transformed from a piece of specialised show-jumping equipment into an endurance or GP saddle.
Saddle panels which are most effected by sweat residue are machine washable. Simply remove the cover and pop on a low temperature.
I love my Bua saddle! My husband and I are proud owners of two beautiful English leather performance saddles. We are so excited to be bringing them to New Zealand. The Bua saddle makes me feel so connected, and “at one” with my 3 horses. I feel very stable on top, but also have great freedom of movement.
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