Pessoa Legend Valentino Saddle
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We carry the 17" and 17.5" saddle in our store in Tumwater, WA. This product may ship directly from the manufacturer.
Made with the classic euro style and balance in mind. Grippy leather on panels secure pads for a neat, workmanlike appearance. Half deep-set with soft and supportive foam, which provides a close contact spot for natural position and contact. Minimal rigging under the leg for close contact and proper leg position.
The Legend Valentino saddle combines the characteristics that define Pessoa with a focus on the science of bio mechanics – For the equestrian athletes who are looking to improve their performance.
Pessoa spent years in research and development in countries all over the world to design a tree that not only promotes proper biomechanics in the horse, but also for the rider. The result is Pessoa’s debut of the New Legend Tree. Our new tree uses carbon fiber material with a spring bar reinforcement, offering the same predictability as the GenX series but uniquely updated to provide the perfect amount of flexibility for horse and stability for rider. The horse will appreciate the panel design with a generous and consistent channel, tapered scapula relief, soft medical grade foam, and broad smooth bearing surface along the horses back.
We know how much people love their saddle pads, so we’ve even taken that into consideration by creating extra space around the wither to accommodate the appropriate pads.
The Legend Valentino saddle has adapted the interchangeable gullet system to the Legend tree, to achieve the best possible fit for the horse and a close contact forward flap with a fixed knee block to allow for optimum communication during your ride. Instantly notice comfort in our new seat design and twist. No more struggling to keep your upper body in the correct position. Crafted in durable, hand curried rich dark brown leather with simple, traditional European styling allowing versatility in any ring.
XChange System - Versatility and Technology
- All of the Pessoa® saddles are available with the interchangeable gullet X-Change® System. The rider can modify the width of the tree using any of our interchangeable gullet plates and a screwdriver. It is really that simple.
- This system does not change the integrity or look of the saddle. A saddle with a medium gullet plate installed fits and looks exactly like a standard medium fixed-tree saddle.
- The strength is the same, the feel is the same and all Pessoa® trees feature a 25-year warranty.
- The tree size can be changed from Narrow up to Extra Wide.
Flexible Carbon Fiber Tree - The Heart of the Saddle
- Classical riders like Nelson Pessoa know exactly where the rider’s weight should fall on the horse’s back. Hardly a new revelation, but it was Nelson who first designed a tree that would allow the saddle to help the rider find that position. Like coming back home again, every Pessoa® saddle encourages riders to find their perfect sweet spot of balance.
PESSOA®'s flexible carbon fiber spring tree brings a new dimension of closeness with your horse.
- Wooden trees have very little lateral flexion and are prone to breaking. Plastic trees typically have no suspension and can hurt the horse’s back.
- Carbon Fiber is very lightweight but incredibly strong, and is molded with polymers specially designed by Dupont®. The trees provide flexibility without losing resistance.