Saddle Trees
The foundation of every Newtown saddle is its tree — and choosing the right one is the first step to achieving balance, comfort, and performance.
Saddle Trees
Newtown offers three distinct saddle tree designs — Semi-Flex, Classic-Flex, and Classic-Spring — each with its own rigidity and feel. The right choice depends on more than measurements; it’s about feeling which tree best suits your horse’s way of going and your own riding style.
While modern tree development has introduced designs that flex and follow the horse’s movement more than ever before, this is not automatically better for every horse-and-rider combination. For many — from dedicated amateurs to top FEI partnerships — a well-built classic timber tree remains the most effective, consistent, and comfortable choice. For others, a more adaptive tree is preferred and vital to progress.
Selecting the right saddle tree rigidity and configuration is crucial. It should reflect the horse’s anatomical needs, their sensitivity to pressure and balance, and the rider’s demands during training and competition.
That said, a classic spring tree remains the most proven and widely preferred innovation in modern saddle design — offering reliability, comfort, and performance in a wide range of applications. Newtown offers classic and adaptive variations of this foundational innovation, ensuring the best possible outcome for every horse and rider.
Elite Edition Saddle Tree:
Both saddle trees are designed to help the saddle accept and follow the horse’s back movements during athletic function — both in training and over obstacles. Not all saddle trees suit all horses — not just in shape, but in function. Some trees are more rigid, while others offer varying degrees of adaptiveness. It is important to choose the right combination of tree flexibility and overall fitting system for your horse(s), discipline, and riding goals. Selecting the correct tree rigidity and construction can support better biomechanical harmony between horse and rider.
Professional Collection Saddle Trees:
(Classic timber laminate Spring Trees)
The majority of horse-and-rider combinations — including those training and competing at FEI, WEG, and Olympic level — perform at their best in a well-designed classic timber spring tree. Many horses instinctively prefer the stability and consistent feel of this design. Newtown offers these trusted trees within the Professional Collection.
NT - PC: CLASSIC SPRING (Short)