The Total Contact Saddle: the ultimate treeless saddle

Crafted and hand-finished in the UK by Master Saddlers, the Total Contact Saddle, or TCS, is the only fully flexible, 100% adaptable treeless saddle on the market.

Our treeless saddle has no fixed shape, meaning it wraps around and adapts perfectly to each and every horse – regardless of their size, conformation, breed or age – from Shetland to Shire.

Ill-fitting saddles are the cause of pain, discomfort and decreased performance in horses worldwide. Cleverly designed to remove the pressure and rubbing that other saddles can cause, the Total Contact Saddle is an adaptable and fully flexible treeless saddle designed to provide horses with an exceptionally comfortable and pain-free riding experience.

It also provides their riders with an incredibly comfortable, close contact ride which surpasses anything other saddles or treeless saddles can give. Offering a feeling of connection with their horse second only to riding saddle-less, the Total Contact Saddle delivers the closest thing to riding bareback, but with a saddle.

If you have ever struggled with saddle fit, are concerned about your horse's comfort, or longed for a closer connection with your horse, the Total Contact Saddle is for you.

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Our treeless saddles deliver the perfect fit, every single ride.

Saddles as we know them require regular fittings with questionable results. Saddle-fitting appointements are expensive, time-consuming and can still result in an ill-fitting saddle that causes the horse discomfort and pain.

Many horses are also tricky to fit – those which have flat backs, short backs, roach backs, high withers… or horses which are either very young or old, whose bodies noticeably change shape over time. The Total Contact Saddles solve problems which traditional and other treeless saddles can’t.

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Horses also change shape from one season to the next, year after year, but sometimes also in a matter of weeks, which leaves your tree'd or treeless saddle ill-fitting once more. With optional seats and accessories to fit every horse and rider combo, the Total Contact Saddle solves all of this and is an affordable yet dependable solution for a year-round (and life-long) well-fitting treeless saddle.

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A close contact treeless saddle for enhanced connection.

Other treeless saddles and bareback pads on the market can be bulky- the TCS offers an unparalelled close contact experience compared to any other treeless saddles on the market, which some have likened to having 'power-steering' for their horse; now in much closer contact, it is easier for the rider to be effective, and for the horse to understand the rider's lightest of aids.

How riding in a TCS feels

The Total Contact Saddle is a treeless saddle that places the rider on the horse, not perched above it, just behind its centre of gravity, making it easier for the horse to carry the weight of the rider, and move more freely in all gaits. With the Total Contact Saddle, the rider can also learn to feel the direct movement of the horse as it flexes its muscles through the back.

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  • Dressage

    Close contact and connection for more effective schooling.

  • Endurance

    Lightweight, fully flexible treeless saddle for miles of comfort.

  • Show jumping

    Moulds to the horse's shape for unrestricted range of motion.

  • Horseback archery

    Minimalist in design it doesn't get in the way of the archer and their bow.

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Why your next treeless saddle should be a Total Contact Saddle

  • NEW! All of our saddles are backed by a 14-Day money-back guarantee: Ride with confidence. If you’re not 100% satisfied, return the saddle (and seat if purchased) for a full refund – no questions asked.
  • NEW! Receive 50% off the popular ‘Pad Your Own TCS’ Course by Saoirse Equine with any Total Contact Saddle purchased through our website.
  • Our treeless and flexible saddles are loved by thousands of riders across the UK and worldwide.  
  • It fits literally any horse! From large flat-backed table-topped horses to high withered, dippy backed horses, from very young horses to very old, the Total Contact Saddle is a treeless saddle that will fit them all - providing the padding is appropriate - no matter what size or shape they are.
  • It's an incredibly economic choice. The Total Contact Saddle costs a fraction of most traditional and treeless saddles, requires no refitting or reflocking and is perfect for owners, trainers or riders of multiple horses.
  • Connection and improved riding. The Total Contact Saddle’s simple and minimalist treeless design gives you the connection of riding bareback, yet with the security of stirrups. It encourages you to use your core and therefore making you a better and much more responsive rider.
  • Perfect for young horses. What better way to begin your riding journey than with a lightweight treeless saddle (it weighs less than 1.5kg!) that's gentle to the horse and encourages responsive riding right from the start.
  • A saddle that doesn't slip! Many clients who've experienced saddles slipping in the past report that their Total Contact Saddle consistently stays put and doesn't slip.
  • Back and hip problems are a thing of the past. Many clients are delighted that they can finally ride in comfort again.
  • Perfect for riders of any age, ability and discipline. First-time riders to
    long-term riders use their Total Contact Saddle for all kinds of disciplines, including endurance riding, showjumping, cross country and horseback archery!
  • Miles of happy riding! Providing your horse with a pain-free, unrestricted ridden experience, you’re guaranteed a rewarding ride with your treeless Total Contact Saddle.