FAQs

Excellent question.

• The TCS offers and incredibly comforable riding experience for both horse and rider,
• The TCS is the only treeless saddle that is completely flexible,
• The TCS is the only treeless saddle that will fit any horse, from Shetland to Shire,
• The TCS is very affordable and infinitely adaptable,
• The TCS undoubtedly offers the closest contact with the horse, as opposed to other treeless saddles which can be bulky and heavy.

Yes! The TCS is cleverly designed to adapt to any horse, providing padding, placement and girthing is adapted to the horse. You can find more information here.

The simple answer is no. The TCS has been pressure-tested and used safely and successfully by thousands of riders and horses. You can read about the science behind the TCS here.

Wrong! The TCS is competely different to a roller in construction and function. It is a cleverly designed, high quality treeless saddle with many unique design features which ensure a comfortable ride for horse and rider.

The saddles in our three saddle ranges have the same size and shape, the different ranges refer to the types of leather. The Synthetic saddle is easy to care for, the Classic saddle is smart yet affordable and the Premium saddle is textured and sophisticated. You can see all our leathers close up in the Leather Gallery.

If padded correctly, your TCS saddle should not slip. Customers who experience slip find using grubby cotton saddle pads directly against the horse and neoprene topped half pads useful. Using a breastplate or a breastcollar can also reduce slip.

The TCS saddle comes in two billet lengths: Long and Short. Short girth users need the Long billet saddle, standard girth users need the Short billet saddle. You can find more information on billet length here.

It depends. Some bodies and levels accept the TCS but it is best to check the rules and regulations of the competitions you wish to enter before purchasing.

The stirrup bar on the TCS is set lower than on a traditional saddle, it is recommened to choose a shorter stirrup leather length than usual. You can find information about this here.

You can find a guide on how to use the TCS Webbers here.

Padding and girthing are very horse-specific. Sometimes, the rider will also have an influence on padding and girthing choices. For more information on padding and girthing, please look here. If you are usure about what padding to use, please contact us for help.

Possibly, but strange isn't bad, right? It will certainly feel different, and you may need a few rides to get accustomed to the TCS. We have put together some information about how your first rides will likely feel.