Sat 5/08/10 4:58 PM
Mon 4/19/10 10:17 AM
Hello Sr. Villa,
I love the black neoprene Tereque saddle, and it is very lightweight and
comfortable which is just what I wanted. Thank you! I am planning to use it
primarily for Competitive Trail Riding (long distance), but I'm also going
to use it for our exhibition at the MN Horse Expo this coming weekend.
The black/blue diamond bridle is also beautiful! Do I attach the bit to this
bridle? Or do I have to use a separate bit hanger? Thanks for your advice.
Regards,
Lynda Zimmerman
Fri 3/26/10 7:36 PM
HI MAURICIO,I WANT TO GIVE YOU MY TESTIMONY ABOUT MY NEW KUDA SADDLE. I REALLY L-O-V-E IT.WITHOUT A DOUBT IT IS THE BEST SADDLE I HAVE EVER RIDDEN IN! WHETHER IT BE A WESTERN, ENGLISH OR INDURANCE SADDLE. I HAVE BEEN RIDING A LONG TIME. SO THAT REALLY MEANS A LOT TO ME. IT FEELS LIKE IT IS ALREADY BROKEN IN.WHEN I SAW THEM AT A PASO FINO SHOW, I WAS INTERESTED. THAT WAS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS AGO. I AM GLAD I WAITED BECAUSE THIS 2010 NARROW TWIST AND FLEX TREE IS FABULOUS! MY HORSE HAS MUCH MORE FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND SHE FEELS A LOT MORE RELXED. THE "GALS" I RIDE WITH EVEN NOTICED IT.I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU, YOUR STORE, AND THE WONDERFUL CRAFTSMAN. I WILL TELL EVERYONE ABOUT THIS TOP SHELF QUALITY HANDMADE SADDLE THAT WILL FIT ANY HORSE.SINCERELY,DONNA S. SCOTT, (SUSIE)OCALA, FLORIDA
Fri 2/12/10 3:24 PM
Authentic is the word to describe your tack.
I use Colombian tack not because it is made by Colombians, but because it is made
by real Colombian artisans, specifically for the American market, this is where you will find all of
the difference between his tack and the others.
The craftsmanship and materials are superior to whatever you can find in the states. In all my years
in the Paso Fino world I personally have purchased a lot of Colombian tack at shows and from the internet,
but nothing compares to the quality that Mauricio Villa (president of Kuda Saddlery) gives you;
furthermore the tack that I have purchased from similar sources I have either given away or thrown out.
At the present time I can honestly say that every single piece of tack that I personally owe from the bits,
bridles, headstalls up to the saddles has the KUDA SADDLERY stamp on it.
If you need to exchange something like it has happened to me before, Mauricio will exchange it gladly for you,
he is easy to find at any show in the South or behind his phone.
I honestly recommend Mauricio Villa the face behind the KUDA STORE for all your Paso needs
Sincerely,
Rene Ruiz
Miami, Florida
HORSE AND MAN the Blog
DEMO SADDLE EXTRAVAGANZA, Part 2 — Treeless Saddles!
Monday, March 1st, 2010In my previous post (2/21/10) I spoke of my Treed Demo Saddle Extravaganza. Today, I’d like to chat about my Treeless Adventure!
For me, I prefer treeless if it works for the horse. I say that because in my experience, I have had sore backs with treed saddles but not with treeless. Now, I’m not trying to convert anyone… so please no worries or ruffled feathers. I’m just reporting what I found in my demo process. So, here we go!
First of all, I am short (5′4″) with an even shorter leg. I don’t weight that much (113lbs) but I do have a large thighs. (All that speedskating… ;) ) For me, I tend to prefer a very lightweight saddle that is easy to rig, stirrups are forward, sturdy enough for me to mount from the ground, I can stand in the stirrups when I need to and it has to have a spine channel and adequate padding for the horse. I also like close contact so I don’t like much fluff under my leg — like long/thick flaps. My biggest question is regarding weight distribution. Most people argue that a treeless saddle will sore the horse because the rider weight is centered in one spot on the back (I wonder what the Indians did… ). But, you know, I had this very wise Cavalry Expert and he said to me, “The Indians never wore saddles and they were always ahead of the Cavalry…” So, hmmmmm….
Anyway, let’s start with the list of Demos – and there are many more out there. I just ran out of steam…
HONRABLE MENTION
Kuda Saddle: I tested a Kuda and really liked it. It is strong and supportive, has great weight distribution and is 
comfortable and secure. However, when I went to the website, it had totally changed. I wondered if the saddle company has been sold? Anyway, they now call it a Leather-Flex Tree. There is no tree but it has thick leather as a base. It sounds like it would be hard and nasty but it isn’t. I quite liked it, actually. Since this is made for Pasos and horses with a high step, it really gives shoulder space. And, it is a great trail saddle. The Con was that it didn’t fit my wider withered horses. But, if you have a Paso or an Arab, this might be the perfect trail saddle for you. When I ordered mine, I got to speak to the importer himself. That was nice. He offered to make any changes I wanted.
So there you have it! Please ask any questions! Do you have any treeless saddles that you love?
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One Response to “DEMO SADDLE EXTRAVAGANZA, Part 2 — Treeless Saddles!”
kuda saddle Last edited by Diddy; 03-30-2010 at 07:23 AM.
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Hi, I would like to comment about the Kuda Saddle. I am a rep for the Kuda saddles. They come in three gullet widths which will fit almost all types of horses from pony to Andalusian. They also come in 5 models; western, trail, endurance (your picture), and Premier. All have tree bars made of leather and foam. This give the treeless feel while lifting the rider up off the horse for spinal clearance and also gives the saddle a little twist for rider comfort on those “wide horses”. Being Paso Fino Lovers, these saddles have been wonderful for us, and we are now helping hard to fit gaited horses of other breeds find comfort. Even some quarter horse people are paying attention. This is a new saddle that will soon demand attention. Thank you for including the Kuda in your assessment. Gail PFL Inc