This saddle is an Alliance Saddle with a 16.5” seat that was designed by Lynn Palm. I have used it approximately 9 times, I thought I might enjoy a transition from Western Pleasure to Hunter Under Saddle, but it was not something I enjoyed.. give me my western saddle, the saddle is like new condition, it has Herm Sprenger System Stirrups on it, cover for the stirrups so when your lunging they don't fall and hit your horse and/or no bending the stirrup leathers to keep them in place. Besides they keep them clean. The Saddle also had a cover on it. As you can see from the photographs the saddle has no worn places, no scratches and no damage to the tree whatsoever. These saddles are specifically made for Quarter Horses and/or stock type horses. |

This is what is written regarding the saddle per Lynn Palm.
ALLIANCE means Partnership in French. Lynn Palm and her husband Cyril Pittion-Rossillon of Palm Partnership Training TM have partnered with Forestier Saddlery to design a very unique Hunt Seat Saddle. Custom Designed by Forestier Saddlery, Segonzac, France. Cyril and Lynn are very fortunate to be associated with Forestier Saddlery, the oldest saddle maker in France. Their European traditions, craftsmanship, and knowledge are unequaled. Alliance saddles by Lynn Palm, have an innovative tree design, the Alliance Hunt Seat Saddle has an extra 1/2cm in the back paneling-- for lower backed horses. * Wide stock horse tree * 2 layers of Calf Leather-maximum comfort * 1 layer of Calf Leather-extra grip & traditional look * Extra 1/2cm in the back paneling-- for lower backed horses.