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Welcome to April Battles' Shop of
Treeless Saddles!

April has logged over 39,000 miles treeless!


We carry Freeform, Bob Marshall and Barefoot saddles.

We are open for Business 7 Days a Week.

Give us a call at (530) 823-7321 or shoot April an email.




Treeless saddles-which one is right for me?

Questions to ask yourself:

  • Do you like western or english style of riding?

  • How secure of a seat do you want to have?

  • Does your horse shy or spook at all?

  • Are you just coming back to riding and unsure of your balance?

If you are looking for a deep secure seat then you might look at the Bob Marshall Treeless saddle's pommel in front and cantle behind. This will give you security as well as a deep-seat feeling. Suede can be a good ''seat sticker'' as seen on the Bob Marshall Treeless trail saddles. This does not mean that you have to have it with a horn. Many customers purchasing Bob Marshall Treeless saddles without a horn discover that these saddles do provide the security of a 4'' pommel and cantle for a ''lock and load'' type of feeling. This may reassure those of us who feel the ground has gotten too hard in the past few years! These saddles are made to order and stirrup position can be decided when you place your order for personal comfort. Length of saddle is aproximately 9'' longer than seat size needed. Weight: 15-24lbs depending on options chosen.


For those of you who prefer to excel at dressage style of riding the exquisite leather and balance of the Freeform saddles imported from Italy are an ideal choice. Freeform saddles have been taking the endurance and show worlds by storm! These saddles have been carrying participants to wins of 100-mile endurance races and English Equitation events. Seat sizes are interchangeable as well as stirrup leather length and placement making this a great saddle for the whole family with it's versatility. Length 19-21'' long and aprox 8lbs.

For those of you ''in the middle'' wanting a bit of a secure feeling for everyday riding in the arena or on the trail, the Barefoot saddle may be just the ticket! The stirrups are set back in the centered riding position and moving them is not an option, but you can choose between English or Western-style stirrup leathers. Those selecting the English leathers experience the freedom of plenty of leg movement to allow you to put your leg on the horse where you choose. Length aprox 21-23'' long and weight approx. 8-14lbs.

No matter what your preferred style of adventure with your equine partner, treeless saddles are bound to enhance the experience and joy for both you and your horse. Enjoy browsing around the website and feel free to email or call if you have any questions!

Please excuse our mess during our website remodel! We continue to put a high priority on customer service and satisfaction.