My Experience With Circle Y Flex 2 Elk Ridge Saddle

August 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I decided to buy the Circle Y Flex 2 Elk Ridge saddle for my horse this month. Because a really good friend of mine sang Circle Y’s praises as a company, I decided to purchase this particular saddle. High quality and value are what these well-made saddles are known for.

I prefer to trail ride.  I made the decision to by the Circle Y Flex 2 Elk Ridge saddle after doing some serious investigation into the Circle Y brand.  I was immediately impressed by the decoration of complex patterns of this saddle. I loved the deep brown, walnut color version of the saddle.

The Pros:

Many mass-produced saddles are inferior in quality, but not so with the Circle Y Flex 2 Elk Ridge saddle. . I ride very often and do long trail rides almost every weekend.

Finding the right saddle has proven to be an issue with my horse. I like the freedom of riding trails.  I know right away when I use a saddle whether or not it fits my horse perfectly. I went through quite a lot of saddles in my life.  I also have the tendency to sell my saddles if I don’t like them anymore.

Quality Rides

With the Circle Y Flex 2 Elk Ridge saddle I noticed an immediate improvement in the quality of my rides.  My horse was going for more speed. He also seemed much more relaxed. I will only buy flex tree saddles from now on because I think they are the best ones for my horse.

The Circle Y Flex 2 Elk Ridge saddle fits my horse wonderfully.  The saddle stopped my horse  from doing “odd” things while riding. I am sure this improvement is due to the flex trees and  because of the improved weight distribution this saddle features.  Just like the Circle Y Walnut Grove saddle, the Elk Ridge was designed with your horse’s comfort in mind.

A Lightweight Saddle

I also love the light weight of this saddle. It’s easy to lift when saddling my horse. Wear and tear is minimal. Of course, you have to take care of your saddle.  But that’s normal. If treated properly, this saddle can last generations.

The Cons:

If you weigh 140 pounds or more, this saddle might not be the best choice for distributing your weight. It’s also a very expensive saddle.  You’ll have to cash out a lot of money for it.  But I think it’s worth it.  To save money, you may want to opt to buy used circle y saddles.

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My Circle Y Walnut Grove Saddle Review

August 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Circle Y Walnut Grove Saddle is a saddle that’s not only high premium, but utilizes advanced technology that matches its distinguished style. It incorporates Circle Y’s Flex2 technology while having the look of a Wade saddle.

This particular horse saddle is perfect for long rides. For the horse rider who is looking for comfort in a saddle and at the same time likes ornate saddles, this is the pick for you. Because the Circle Y Walnut Grove is made with superior technology and is well crafted, you’ll never have to buy another saddle.

Features

The special Flex2 technology on the Circle Y Walnut Grove Saddle includes a tree that is precision crafted and conforms to the saddle. The tree includes high and low density bars, a new technological development, that adds structured flexibility so that the saddle fits closely and comfortably.

In order to increase and ensure rider comfort, this saddle was made with a special layer of impact foam to absorb shock. Circle Y developed Ergobalance Stirrups, which prevent and reduce strain on the knees and ankles of the rider.

Both of these features are extremely important for riders who are just learning and for those who enjoy longer trail rides.

In addition to the more technical features, the Circle Y Walnut Grove Saddle has beautiful floral tooling on the leather as well as Bucking Cowboy conchos. This saddle is a craftsmen’s work of art.

Quality

Like all Circle Y saddles, you can be confident because you are backed by the company’s quality guarantee. Not only are the saddles made with the finest materials, but Circle Y goes even further to make sure that the saddles stand up to the elements.

For example, the special Flex2 tree is coated with DURAhide, a maximum strength laminate and sealant that repels water and makes it easy to brush off any dirt.

Summary and Recommendation

When you’re on your horse, you want to feel confident and look good. The Circle Y Walnut Grove saddle can help you maintain beautiful form while on your horse, by reducing strain and fatigue in the rider’s joints.

The neo-shock skirt also absorbs a great deal of shock and when coupled with the foam in the seat, it makes for an extremely comfortable ride, no matter how long it is. You can truly consider this saddle an investment because of the quality craftsmanship.

It is made to last and decorated as such. Of course, you pay a premium for the floral tooling and other decorations, but when you realize that this saddle will likely last a lifetime, it puts its price in perspective.

That’s not to say that this saddle is overpriced or more costly than competitor’s saddles. In fact, it is just the opposite. The Circle Y Walnut Grove saddle is a premium saddle that you will get at a lower price than many of the competitor’s offerings.

Everyone I know that owns this saddle loves it, and the quality of work ensures that they will continue to love it for a long time to come.

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