>>> > Anyone know this sort? >>> > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Treeless-Saddle-TREKKER-ICELANDIC-Black-17-NEW_W0QQitemZ370047033511QQihZ024QQcategoryZ72594QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Those newer style treeless saddles that have the built-in panels that have the built-in panels have gotten some discussion on the treeless list. Basically, I conclude that you may lose some of the benefits of a treeless saddle with them - the shape of the panels may not follow the contours of the back as it falls-away from the spine as easily as with the other designs. That said, some people like them and they seem to work for some horses. I just can't imagine any treeless saddle working better for such a large percentage of Icelandic's as do the Sensations however. The Sensations have what you might consider "semi-panels" for lack of a better term. There are separate pieces on each side of the spine, but not such that it's not flexible and easy to conform to the horses. I have a Torsion that has pockets for panels to be inserted, but I don't use them. I prefer to do any "panel" tweaking inside my channel pads. Karen Thomas, NC
