Traditional Ghost Base
Coming in either narrow or wide, this base provides a flexible structure that moves with the horse, while maintaining it's shape to provide a narrow twist for the rider.
What's comes standard with your custom saddle?
Starting price of a saddle includes
Chosen saddle model (seat, base and panels)
Choice of 2 materials/colours and placement on the seat
Choice of thread colour
Black base and panels
Chosen girth rigging
6 dee rings
Exposed or hidden pommel
Which SADDLE base is right?
GHOST, SEMIFLEX, FLEXX or CAVALLIN
All base options are built upon similar underlying structural features. However, each option has some unique characteristics that can improve the fit for your horse, and connection between horse and rider.
Base options
Most Structured -- GHOST >> SEMIFLEXX >> FLEXX >> CAVALLIN -- Most Flexible
Ghost, SemiFlexx and Flexx are similar in looks
Lateral and longitudinal flexibility varies along the base body depending on base option
Ghost Panels used on the Ghost, SemiFlexx and Flexx
Weight distribution, shock absorption and spinal clearance achieved with all bases
Standard/narrow or Wide flare options for the Ghost, SemiFlexx and Flexx
Comes with or without pommel arch for the Ghost, SemiFlexx and Flexx
Works with any Ghost Saddle Seat
Determining which base option is most suitable for your horse, please consult with your dealer.
Traditional Ghost Base
SemiFlexx Base
This base is more flexible laterally at the front / the "wings" of the saddle allowing for big shoulder movement, but remains sturctured along the length of the base maintaining a narrow twist. This base is available in either standard/narrow or wide.
Flexx Base
The most flexible saddle base, this base utilises many of the flexible features of the Cavallin BBP base, such that it's flexible along the length of the base and laterally, while maintaining superior weight distribution, shock absorption and spinal clearance through the use of the panels and a modified base body. Wide and narrow options available
Cavallin Bareback Pad Base
Also considered the close contact base, this base doesn't use the Ghost panels, but a saddle pad which attaches to the base containing thin inserts suitable for light ridden work.
cavallin BBP Base
This base is different than the bases used as saddles, as the Cavallin BBP base doesn't use panels, but instead uses a saddle pad that attaches to the base which contains thin inserts to provide spinal clearance, weight distribution and shock absorption suitable for light ridden work with minimal stirrup use.
Stirrup leathers attach via the broad Velcro stirrup hanger.
The Cavallin BBP base provides a fixed, integrated cantle in the base, which provides extra support to the rider.
Girth rigging can come fixed (like in the example below), or can be made to accomodate the interchangeable girth rigging. Works with any Cavallin BBP Seat
Cavallin BBP Base with Saddle Pad
Underneath of Cavallin BBP
Girth Rigging Choices
Ghost offers both English (Dressage girth) and Western style rigging
All types of rigging have the ability to be sit neutrally, more forwards or more backwards depending on your horse's girth groove placement.
Puro Rigging
Works on most horses
Pictured: Puro Rigging with Puro Girth Protector
Sliding V Rigging
Best on horses with large shoulder movement
Western Rigging
Benefits of the sliding V rigging, but with a Western cinch
Panel Types
Ghost offers a variety of panel types to optimize fit and your saddle vibes
There may be additional costs, contact your dealer to get more information
Open Panels
Most commonly used
Shimmable
Also available 3xl open panels
1cm thinner and 2.5cm wider
Regular vs XL
The looks of the regular open panels and XL panels look the same, just the XL panels are a bit wider and narrower, great for those broad backed horses.
Closed Panels
Stiffer than the open panels
Only external shimming possible
Western Rigging
Contains internal panels
Commonly used with the Western model, but possible to be used with other short flap models
