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THE NEW ÁSTUND XENOPHON saddle

The new High Tech saddle from Ástund. Ástund saddles stands for the following: A horse friendly saddle. Spring tree,high class leather, professional workmanship, manufactures and designers since 1985. Astund Xenophon has six long girth straps and you can select five different positions of stirrup leathers which is a standard feature in this saddle and sandwich flaps. The best selection of quality leather and material has been selected for this saddle. This saddle has been under construction and trial tests with various riders and professionals for over a year. All came to the same conclusion. "This is The Saddle" Now you can enjoy your horse with the horse friendly saddle from Ástund ÁSTUND XENOPHON Deep seat, supportive knee rolls, horse friendly panels, laced in at the front and at the back.

Astund Saddles are now all available with their new plus panels by special request. The new PLUS version is with a flaired laced in panel at the rear of the saddle. Therefore the saddle is shorter by approxemently 1" on the horse´s back and makes it easier for the horse to collect. This is better for horse with short back but still the saddle has more bearing surface sideways. The PLUS version absorbs shock better, it is more supple and has greater bearing surface, which makes the saddle even more horse-friendly. The Plus panels are like shown on the picture on all models of the Astund saddles.

Astund Winner plus is the newest addition to the Astund saddles. It is the same as Ástund Winner but without the fans at the back. Instead it has a laced in panel which makes the saddle shorter. Therefor it is more suitable for horses with short back but still it has a wider bearing surface. The seat is as comfortable as you can imagine. Also available with air panels by special request.

This design is unique and perfect for horses with a short back. Similar to the Ástund Classic, it is a close-contact, flexible saddle with a short but flat seat. The soft and comfortable seat allows the rider to communicate with the horse according to the requirements and practising the different gaits. An extra lightweight and durable saddle that fits the horse.The security from the knee rolls on the panels, gives the rider the precise knee support he needs.This is one of the most popular saddles in the Ástund saddle family. Also available with air panels by special request.

The design is unique, with a short but flat seat, which is perfect for horses with a short back. This saddle allows the rider to communicate with the horse according to his requirements. The close contact gives an extra feeling, coupled with the comfort and softness of the seat. This extra lightweight and durable saddle fits perfectly on the horse. The firm support from the knee rolls in the saddle flaps, gives the rider the security needed. Also available with air panels by special request.

Astund Royal

A close-contact saddle for training and competition as well as for leisure and long distance riding. Ástund Royal is built on a new light-weighted spring tree with considerable flexibility and made of the same material as all the Ástund saddles. It is designed to give a closer feel between the horse and rider. New knee rolls give the rider a good support to the lower part of the thigh and more variety of control to the horse´s sides. These knee rolls will guarantee the rider the best riding position. Also available with air panels by special request.

A saddle for everyday riding, training longdistance riding and competition. The major advantage is that it is a closecontact saddle with a totally flexible tree. A lightweight flexible saddle that fits perfectly on the horse.The firm support from the knee rolls in the saddle flaps gives the rider the security needed. The seat is soft and comfortable, helping the rider to achieve the right position with the maximum comfort for both horse and rider. Available with plain seat (shown) and quilted seat. Also available with air panels by special request.

An all-purpose saddle for everyday riding. A close-contact, flexible saddle which fits well on the horse. A lightweight saddle with the knee rolls on the panels to give the rider the precise security he strives for. The seat is soft and comfortable, allowing the rider to practise the gaits of the Icelandic horse. A durable saddle that every horseman should consider. Available with quilted seat (shown) and plain seat. Also available with air panels by special request.

Designed and developed by Sigurbjorn "Diddi" Bardarson. It enables the rider to get a closer contact with the horse. The Saddlepad is good for horses with back problems. Diddi has used the Saddlepad in various competitions with good results. Diddi's Saddlepad is made of suede leather with woolen material underneath. Comes with well placed knee pads and stirrup bars. Available in black.