Category: System X Panels
Flex Panel Saddles – Why the bad rap?
The Discussion that Started this Post I recently had a brief discussion on a Facebook Group with the admin of the group about the Evolutionary Saddle. They were concerned about its functi... Read More
The System X How does it fit?
The System X construction – Why and How does it work? The appropriate System X panels for each size of tree are built on to fit your horse and distribute the rider’s weight for a lifetime.... Read More
Where is the Flexible Panel Saddle Today?
Companies that are out of business or re-marketing There have been a lot of changes in the flexible panel saddle industry in the past 40+ years. Here is a brief synopsis of what has happened and where... Read More
The Next Evolution – System IX and The System X
THE NEXT STEP System IX In 2005 after 35 years of combined experience in repairing all of the earlier systems of saddles. Eldorado Saddle and Tack along with Hill View Farms came up with a better pane... Read More
Systems VI thru VIII
MODIFIED EXTRAS & VARIATIONS THAT IS WHAT SYSTEMS VI THRU VIII HAVE BEEN. System VI or Mock 6, and the later System VIII or Mock 8 by the Ortho-flex Saddle Works Company. This system too... Read More
The System III and System IV
The System III and System IV were good evolutions that needed to be taken a step further. Their contribution to later Systems was invaluable. THE EXTRA: System III In the quest for further... Read More
System II – The Next Mounting System
The System II or Mock II Patent (8/15/1991-USA) began in 1990. The Original Ortho-Flex developed a breakthrough in the existing technology. The System II offers a new mounting system for th... Read More
Delrin Panels Available Worldwide
Delrin® Panels are available for saddle makers worldwide to use on their saddles! Developed by the NASA space program, Delrin ® is used throughout all aviation aircraft and in the medical fiel... Read More
Why My Saddle with The System X?
Why my saddle with the System X? Because it will move and flex with the movement of the horse. Experts tell us that approximately 80 to 90% – perhaps even more – of all horses have back problems. ... Read More
Are there Options?
I have been there, wondering what are the options and how much am I going to have to spend on a saddle? How long will it fit before I am on the search again? What if it doesn’t fit m... Read More
How to Saddle with a Flexible Panel Saddle
I am contacted almost everyday from folks that have picked up a pre-owned flexible panel saddle and have trouble their first time out with the saddle. Sometimes this has to do with fit or functionalit... Read More
Design Your Saddle
Are you looking for a saddle that fits both you and your horse perfectly? We understand that finding the right saddle can be a long and sometimes frustrating journey, filled with both disappointment a... Read More