For Riders Who Care Because We Love Horses
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Physiological Saddle Systems Track & Riding Gear With Your Horse‘s Well-Being In Mind For Riders Who Care www.barefoot-saddle.com Because we love horses... ...we accept responsibility. Responsibility means to us eg non inclusion of products in our range that could harm your partner horse in any way. Our team of horse experts constantly develop new products according to their own ideas and customer suggestions. Our motto: Better for Barefoot founder Sabine Ullmann the horse and therefore better for the human with Santiago as only a relaxed, pain free horse is motivated and therefore willing to perform. You will not find any strong bits, spores or whips „10 years Barefoot - how time flies! I look back with pride as we have achieved a lot. Many on the following pages but flexible saddles, people already live by our philosophy ‚for riders who care‘, but we still have more work to do. bitless or variable bridles and practical, horse We will not tire on the way to better treatment of our beloved 4 legged friends. We are friendly accessories for training and fun with experiencing ourselves on a daily basis how much nicer it is to see and have a partner and your horse. friend, instead of blindly following some horsemanship and having to ‚earn your spores‘ which, with a horse friendly motivated horse, often aren‘t even required. We are also constantly in discussion with experts, not only for them to test and Barefoot products are regarded as an impression, yes as a symbol of a horse friendly point recommend our products but for them of view because a rethink is long overdue. From horse friendly training, understanding of to contribute with their expertise, to change the being, the anatomy, different training methods - towards a holistic and anxiety the handling of our horses, in which they free handling – with the partner and FRIEND horse. show us how to treat a horse fairly according A heartfelt thank you to all who are supporting my work on a daily basis and therefore to nature. contributing to making the world a more horse friendly place! We have also produced a series of brochures I can say with conviction: „We are on the way. Thank you for your trust!“ FOCUS horse, in which these experts pass on their valuable knowledge to you. Sponsored by Sabine Ullmann us, therefore available absolutely free of charge because we take responsibility! Barefoot Broshures series FOCUS Pferd Horse friendly knowledge – free to order Request information free of charge We are happy to send you our info pack free of charge as well as our info DVD animation ‚Do you know your horse?‘ You will find information about the anatomy of the horse. Simply request via email: [email protected] We support animal rescue homes – assist us! When buying a product with this symbol, you automatically donate one Euro Physiological Saddle Systems to the Barefoot Horseaid. Track & Riding Gear With Your Horse‘s Well-Being In Mind Team of Equine Physiotherapists · Germany · Brentanostraße 27 · D-69434 Hirschhorn Fon: +49 (0) 6272 - 920 50-0 · Fax: +49 (0) 6272 - 920 50-20 · Mail: [email protected] www.barefoot-saddle.com The Barefoot Saddle System Exchangeable pommel inserts l Adjust saddle to shoulder width Healthy back of your horse with due to our minimal effort VPS® System Saddle + Saddlepad = Saddle System l With the help of shims fit saddle to different horse backs l Also for difficult horse backs, Velcro Stirrup sway backs etc Attachment l Muscle build up after convalescence l Change leg & seat position l A saddle for use on more than as required one horse V-Girthing Pictured: l The special girth system Barefoot Barrydale Description gives saddle additional see page 4 and 5 stability on horse‘s back l spinal clearance l no weight limit The panel construction creates a reliable gullet Pressure testing has shown, that this l no pressure points under stirrup bar and guarantees the constant protection of the eliminates any punctual pressure. l weight distribution horse’s spine. Pressure testing Posting Trot, l pressure & impact shock absorbing left handlinke Hand What does VPS® mean? VPS® stands for ‚Vertebrae Protecting System’. It consists of a combination of different materials; some are more pressure absorbing, whilst others are more pressure distributing. All components are totally flexible, therefore the saddle View adjusts immediately to the movements of the horse from and problems due to changes in the horse’s Cross section below conformation are eliminated. The VPS® System is not bulky and therefore allows an Components of the VPS® System: Very elastic ’sandwich construction” made of acutely close contact and communication between shock absorbing Elastomer layers and a pressure horse and rider. top material (leather or DryTexTM) distributing Polymer layer. Why VPS® System? cushioning PU foam layer All materials consist of a smooth surface and Best possible weight distribution in the area which have levelled edges. We do not use upholstery should carry the majority of the rider’s weight – shock absorbing Elastomer, layer 1 material which could decompress unevenly and between the withers and the 15th/16th vertebrae. pressure distributing Polymer layer create an uneven pressure distribution. During rising and two pointing, the rider’s weight The fleece lining of the saddle creates a soft pressure absorbing Elastomer, layer 2 is distributed over the entire footprint of the saddle – underside which can compensate for any minor no limitation of the rider’s weight. equalizing fleece lining unevenness. 3 Physiological Saddle Systems Barrydale 1 | Barefoot Barrydale 1 | Barefoot Barrydale NEW now also available 3 | Barefoot in Black Special Saddlepad Model Barrydale ® Products from the Barefoot range Stretch&Breath® are particularly comfortable for the horse: 5 | Girth Stretch & Breath® The highly elasticated material used allows the horse to breathe, the rib cage can expand whilst saddle sits perfectly. Girth are tear-resistant and will not loose shape. NEW 100% PURE 3 | Barefoot SHEEPWOOL ® 5 | Girth Stretch & Breath Special Saddlepad ® The material for the Stretch & Breath girth is specially made for us. It consists of many l anatomically shaped pad adjacent, fine elastic band envelopes, stitched with tear-resistant nylon thread. This gives us a material which is tear-resistant but also totally stretchy. The Stretch & Breath® material l fleece underside with wither and spine relief is then wrapped with a soft, adjustable neoprene case that protects the horse‘s sensitive l spinal clearance girth area. Advantages of the Stretch & Breath® girth at a glance: l improved the weight distribution l completely elastic: the horse‘s l backed roller buckles at both ends l ideal shock absorption breathing chest movement l central ring for attaching martingale is not restricted l moisture absorbing or breastplate l Safety: with finely woven, l The entire girth is machine washable Description see page 28. tear-resistant nylon material Length in cm: 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85 Black Art.No: SP-BD-01 l Soft coated with neoprene Black Art.No: G/ENG-STRETCH Brown Art.No: SP-BD-02 4 Healthy Horseback due to our VPS® System 1 | Barefoot ® Barrydale l spinal clearance l no weight limit l no pressure points under stirrup bar Syringa Bridle 2-in-1 1 | Barefoot see page 49 Barrydale Barefoot Horse Boot Air Flow see page 9 Foto: Nikki de Kerf Foto: 1 | Barefoot Barrydale 1 | Barefoot Barrydale The anatomically shaped, duo coloured, soft Flexible, V-Shaped girthing system. The saddle is l flexible in all 3 dimensions (X,Y,Z) Nubuck leather knee rolls, incorporated in the also suitable for difficult girthing positions. It lies l no pressure therefore no restriction detachable seat of this Barefoot® Saddle, frame a little further forward than conventional saddles, to muscle build up the rider to allow for a deep and very secure seat therefore positions the rider directly above the whether out hacking or in the arena. The Barefoot horse‘s center of gravity. l movable stirrup bar ‚Barrydale‘ is particularly popular with Endurance Your horse will find it easier to balance your l flexibleV-Shaped Girthing System Riders – strenuous up and down – no problem weight. ® with this saddle. Your legs are precisely l with VPS System (see page 3) positioned, the saddle stays secure, the horse‘s With this saddle you will feel your horse‘s l large, anatomically shaped knee rolls back pressure free – a must especially on long muscles work and the movement of its back, the distance rides. basic requirements for more advanced riding. l weight only approx. 6 kg The stirrup bar can be freely positioned between 9D-Rings to secure saddle pad or luggage. Black/Grey Art.No: BD-01/GY saddle & seat to suit your preferred seat position Brown/Hazelnut Art.No: BD-02/NB The exchange pommel will be delivered in size middle Black Art.No: BD-01 & your size. as standard. You may easily exchange the pommel size – find more info on page 31. 5 Physiological Saddle Systems 2 | Devon Bridle, english style 1 | Barefoot London Matching stirrups and stirrup leathers 3 | Anti-Slip Reins see page 38 and 39. Super-Grip 2 | Devon Bridle, english style This English bridle is designed according to the In order for this bridle to be truly horse friendly, Barefoot´s philosophy ’for riders who care’. we did not include a flash noseband. We consider flash nosebands as unnecessary. Any horse that trusts the Browband, crown piece and noseband are all softly rider´s hand won´t open the mouth unless it has dental 3 | Anti-Slip Reins padded also including the areas behind the buckles. problems or doesn´t like the bit.