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Albion's "keyhole" tree
« Thread Started on Nov 21, 2007, 11:07pm »

Does anyone out there know anything about Albion's "keyhole" tree. Is this just a new name for a frog-mouth tree?

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Re: Albion's "keyhole" tree
« Reply #1 on Dec 13, 2007, 11:06am »

Sorry, never heard of either.

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Re: Albion's "keyhole" tree
« Reply #2 on Dec 16, 2007, 12:08pm »

Here is how the Albion saddle is advertised in the US on several different websites.

"Albion SL Ultima Dressage Saddle
Like the SLK Ultima, the SL Ultima offers a very close feel in a dressage saddle, also with a molded knee flap and superior grade leather
The "keyhole" tree is designed to accommodate the high narrow wither and broad, flat back of the modern warmblood
Proven technology on tree construction
Comfortable anti concussion design ensures the horse's comfort and the rider's position and feel "
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A "frog mouth" tree is mentioned in Joyce Harmon's The Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book with drawings on page 65.
For those out there without the book, here is the caption for the drawing: "Figure A shows a tree that is wide across the front of the head and the points. Dressage saddles often have this feature to help 'free up the horse's shoulders,' but the narrower part of the tree near the stirrup bars must then bear extra weight, creating the pressure points you see in B."

I would still like to know more about the Albion SL Ultima tree. Has anyone out there worked on one?

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