Endurance/Trail style saddles

The E is an endurance targeted saddle but also loved by trail riders who appreciate a lightweight saddle (under 13# fully kitted, under 9# alone). The base has a narrow, unflaring front perfect for a more streamlined horse (meaning typical range of shapes around 90 degrees at point of scapula, but not a big shoulder flare) who might require balancing shims in other Ghost bases. This give a natural narrow twist. The base is minimal with contour for rider legs so the overall feeling is close contact and a high level of communication between horse and rider. The panels are based on the wider XL panels but also contoured for the rider's leg for a perfect balance of weight distribution and comfort.

Have fun with colors! There are 3 areas at the front of the seat for flag colors, your favorite colors, or basic black. I'm riding this saddle on all 3 of my horses so did blue, purple, and red for each of their colors. You can also choose a piping color for the cantle.

There are 2 stirrup hanger rings, the higher endurance arch has 2 rings plus 2 more front rings (and if you have extra dees laying around you can add 2 more at the straps that fix the front of the seat), 2 pairs of dees plus a center dee for your saddle pad.

This saddle was a game changer for me. I always rode a Torino with thigh blocks and long flap, but the balance and close contact of the E has me permanently avoiding thigh blocks and even flaps! But it can be ordered with thigh blocks on the short flap or even a long flap. Ghost also has a new 2" wide stirrup strap with an easy change Conway buckle perfect for the E, but you can use standard stirrup straps or fenders. A cocci seat (designed to protect sensitive tailbones but also cushions seat bones) is an option.

Material choices are Fiore/Pegaso (my favorites), Micronappa, and Lorica. Flag colors could be in different materials. It's also possible to order without the pommel arch. And the seat can be removed/swapped.

There is currently one base size which is equivalent to a 17.5" english. The cocci integrated seat will make it a little smaller and it will be possible to order about 1" smaller. Larger options may come in the future, for now opting for no blocks or cocci seat will give the most room.

Standard dees include 2 on front of base, 2 on front of cantle, 2 on bottom of base in rear, 2 rear at the bottom of the seat rim, and center front and rear for your pad ties.

- Weighs under 10 pounds!
- The Cavallin Puro has a minimalistic seat/flap design, giving the rider freedom for seat and leg position. It's an excellent choice for Endurance, riders who must have a free and open seat, or people who value versatility and freedom of movement that knee blocks and thigh blocks might restrict. (although thigh blocks are an option)
The Puro attracts horse owners who want a very light saddle with an open seat similar to a bareback pad- but want to ride longer, faster, or harder than a bareback pad allows. The Puro feels like a supportive barebackpad with the same excellent horse protection and weight distribution offered by all Ghost saddles  along with a narrow twist and hip comfort. 
-The girthing system for the Puro has been widened with a triangular attachment; two straps attached wide to the GHOST base, narrowing to an  included,angled strap protector, which can be positioned up and down your horse's barrel to customize to the needs of the horse even for horse's with difficult conformation or motion. It has a low, virtually unnoticable profile under the rider's legs, which additionally improves stability in the open seat saddles.   -Test rides conducted in Poland proved that this created a closer contact with the horse, a very stable saddle with lots of scope for the rider. Fitting the Puro showed it remained versatile to Draft horses, Arabians, and Warmbloods, and the new girthing system aided rider safety and security in the saddle, even without thigh blocks. Comment: "This was our fastest ride ever! Main test horses felt so secure with his rider that he was faster and more athletic than he had ever been before. I felt secure and safe the whole time, even without thigh blocks, which I normally love!"
Use the Color Zone & Materials page to determine your preferences by Zone. Learn about Saddle Extras here.
Need some color inspiration? Check out this video!
An additional comment, some people find the transition at the bottom of the "flap" to be uncomfortable. I've found for those who are sensitive, fenders make a big difference. If you don't want fenders, the Florac has a slightly longer flap. Softer materials like micronappa or suede/Lorica make a difference too.