Full grain American cowhide leather treeless saddles in seat sizes 13" to 18", plus kids sizes. Browse what is in stock, or answer a few optional questions to narrow the styles and sizes, and read plainly what a treeless saddle does and does not fix.
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Each reason says what it rests on. Rider comments are quotes from reviews on our own product pages, with the month and year; they are individual experiences, not typical results. A treeless saddle is not right for every horse or rider, and the box below says where it is not.
With no rigid tree, a treeless saddle gives a closer feel of the horse's back; a veterinarian describes it as a middle ground between bareback and a conventional saddle. One Hilason rider describes it as "like riding bareback with a back and cantle to hold on to" (Oct 2023).
Basis: Horse Canada article quoting Dr. Joyce Harman (Dec 2020); an Amazon review of a Hilason treeless saddle, read 16 Oct 2026.Our Gen XNIII listings state about 21 lb and Gen XNII about 26 lb; weights vary by listing and one Amazon detail table says 27 lb. Retail guides we found put western trail saddles at 25 to 35 lb and roping saddles at 40 to 60 lb. A reviewer calls it light (Apr 2019).
Basis: Hilason listings; retailer guides, seen 16 Oct 2026.A treeless saddle has no rigid tree width to match, and educators say it can suit a wider range of horses. One owner says her Hilason fits all her horses (Apr 2025). It does not fix everything: another reviewer's high-withered horse found it too wide with no give (Mar 2023), and sizes can run small or large.
Basis: Natural Horse World (undated); Amazon reviews.Listings describe a deep 5-inch cantle on Gen XNIII and anti-slip stirrups. Reviewers say the high cantle holds you in and that it "sits me really deep" (Jul 2022).
Basis: Hilason listings; Amazon reviews.Listings describe full grain American cowhide leather skirting in smooth, antique, oiled and roughout finishes, with hand tooled and carved designs on the tooled styles. Reviewers say great quality for the price (Sep 2025, Aug 2023, May 2026). Budget treeless saddles we found list at about $125 to $300; most Hilason treeless saddles are $749.95.
Basis: Hilason listings; Amazon reviews; budget prices at Jeffers and Amazon, seen 16 Oct 2026.Seat sizes 13" to 18" across Gen XNII and Gen XNIII, plus kids saddles, shipping from stock, typically within 1 business day per our product pages. Only sizes in stock can be chosen on this page.
Basis: Hilason catalog and product pages, 16 Oct 2026; stock changes daily.Return or exchange within 30 days for fit or a manufacturing fault if the saddle is unused (a brief indoor fit check on a clean pad is fine), with a Return Authorization and no restocking fee. Shipping terms are in our policy. Call or email before you order and we help you choose a size and a pad; we reply within 1 business day.
Basis: Hilason Returns and Exchanges Policy.Some of our favorite customer reviews, taken from our own product pages (Judge.me, read 9 Nov 2026). Quotes are shortened with "..." where marked and otherwise unedited, including spelling.
These are individual experiences, not typical results, and not a guarantee of fit for your horse. The same reviews appear on a saddle's size and color options, so we do not add listings together.
A plain comparison of the three kinds of saddle, from saddle-fit educators and fitters. Which is right depends on your horse, your riding and your weight.
| Treeless | Flex tree | Rigid tree | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | No rigid tree; layers of leather, foam and felt carry the load | A flexible tree that moves with the back | A fixed wood or fiberglass tree |
| Feel | Closest to the horse | In between | Most structure under the rider |
| Fit | No rigid tree width to match; the horse's back shape and the pad still matter | Fits a wider range of horses than a rigid tree; not a fix for a poor fit | Can be harder to fit; bridging if the shape is wrong |
| Weight | Usually the lightest (Hilason listings: about 21-26 lb) | In the middle (Hilason listings: about 24-28 lb) | Heaviest; roping saddles 40-60 lb |
| Best for | Trail and pleasure riding; lighter riders (sources vary) | Feel-based disciplines such as trail | Roping, ranch work, heavier riders |
| Watch for | Slipping on round backs, pad needed, rider weight, mounting | Not for heavy-duty roping | Fit and cost |
Sources: Natural Horse World (treeless and flexible trees, undated), Horse Canada (Dec 2020; a veterinarian, saddle fitter and saddle maker quoted), Julie Goodnight (flexible trees, undated), retailer saddle guides; seen 16 Oct 2026. Hilason weights are from listings and vary by saddle. Hilason also sells flex tree saddles; see our flex tree saddles.
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Please note: rider weight, balance, horse conformation and pad choice all affect whether a treeless saddle suits you. Contact us for model-specific guidance before ordering if you are unsure. Seat size is measured from the base of the horn to the top of the cantle (Saddlery Stack saddle-fitting guide, seen 16 Oct 2026). Reviewers say some Hilason treeless sizes run small or large: one 14" felt like a 15" and one 16" sat like a 15" (Amazon, 2021 and 2023).
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Gen XNII listings state about 26 lb, a 4.5" cantle and front and rear cinch straps. Gen XNIII listings state about 21 lb, a 5" cantle and a front cinch strap. Weights and straps vary by listing; check the product page.
A saddle with no rigid tree: layers of leather, foam and felt carry the rider's weight and the stirrup loads. It is lighter and closer to the horse, and it still has to suit the horse's back and the rider.
Seat size fits the rider and is measured from the base of the horn to the top of the cantle. If you ride a western saddle now that fits you well, its seat size is the best starting point. Some reviewers found Hilason treeless sizes run small or large, so call or email us if you are not sure and we will help you choose.
That depends on your horse. A treeless saddle has no rigid tree width to match, but the saddle must still suit your horse's back: length against the skirt (about 25 inches on adult saddles, 22 on kids), withers, and how round the barrel is. Our listings mention a 6 to 8 inch gullet fit; a treeless saddle has no rigid tree, so we do not use that as a fit guarantee. A qualified saddle fitter can assess your horse, and we will help you decide before you order.
Fitters recommend a pad made for treeless saddles, ideally with a channel along the spine, and foam shims can adjust it. Call or email us and we will tell you which pads we recommend for your saddle.
We do not publish one. Rider weight, balance, horse conformation and pad choice all affect suitability. Contact us for model-specific guidance before ordering if you are unsure.
If a saddle rolls or twists, stop using it and have the saddle, pad, cinch and fit assessed before riding again. Reviewers report rolling on round horses when mounting from the ground, so use a mounting block, and contact us if it happens.
You can return or exchange a treeless saddle for fit or a manufacturing fault if the return is postmarked within 30 days of receiving it and the saddle is unused. A brief indoor fit check on a clean saddle pad is fine; a saddle that has been ridden, or shows sweat, hair, scuffs, wear or damage, cannot be returned for fit. A manufacturing fault found within 30 days of receiving the saddle is honored for return or exchange, even if the saddle has been ridden: contact us with photos. A fault found after 30 days is outside the return period. Contact us first for a Return Authorization at sales@hilason.com or (713) 972-0404 / 1-888-HILASON. Original shipping is not refunded; return shipping is paid by the customer, except on items that arrived faulty; for exchanges the customer pays shipping both ways. No restocking fee is charged on saddles. The full terms are in our Returns and Exchanges Policy.
Gen XNII listings say front and rear cinch straps; Gen XNIII listings say a front cinch strap. Check the product page for your saddle.
Free shipping to the lower 48 states on these saddles, with a tracking number, at an estimated 5 to 8 days at checkout. Final delivery estimates are confirmed at checkout.
We do not have a Hilason break-in guide and found no fixed timeline from a reputable saddle source. One reviewer said the padding settles and the fit improves with use. Please contact us and we will share what we know for your saddle.
Call (713) 972-0404 or 1-888-HILASON, or email sales@hilason.com. We reply within 1 business day.
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