Berney Olympic Saddle 18 In Cross Country Saddle 18 in seat, 4 .5 in dot to dot. This saddle might look old, but it is a classic that is still functioning and sturdy. Great monoflap or XC starter saddle. Quite comfortable to gallop in. Some minor blemishes here are there. From the MFR:The Berney Olympic Saddle is a close contact design that provides better two-way communication between the horse and rider and makes the saddle lighter. This design is achieved by having extended buffalo hide girth straps which means less bulk between the riders leg and the horse, without compromising the riders safety or the horses comfort and welfare. As with all of Berney’s saddles, this saddle is made with a laminated beech wood spring tree that is strength tested to the British Safety Standard. By using a spring tree we were able to achieve added shock absorbency while keeping the saddle lightweight. We designed the tree with a reinforced gullet plate for extra strength and a sloped head to accommodate the horse’s withers. The material we use to provide the horse with comfort is our fully leather lined panels flocked with pure new wool. The biggest advantage that this material provides against others is that it spreads the weight of impact over a bigger surface area allowing the horse full use of themselves. Pure new wool also retains its spring and shock absorbency over time and moulds to the shape of the horses back compensating for horses changing shape throughout the season.