Differences between the Trekker talent and Barefoot cheyanne

[chickflick1066]

Question is in the title really :)

[martini55]

The trekker talent is made from smooth leather, the barefoot from nubuck. The new talent design looks like it gives a lot more whither clearance as well. Not too sure about any other differences though :)

[No_Angel]

I think thats it really, apparently the barefoot is better made, but havent seen one to compare.:)

[chickflick1066]

Did you sell your Trekker Tash?

[carrieh]

Having tried both, I would say that the Barefoot feels and looks a better quality. It also comes in 3 different sizes.

The Trekker however is more comfortable, very soft leather, but the one I tried was bigger than a size one Barefoot Cheyenne. I think you can only get Trekker Talents in one size. And it was far too big for my 13.1hh Fell.

The Trekker was smooth leather, whereas the Barefoot was nubuck leather.

I think it's just a question of personal preference really.

[chickflick1066]

Any other differences?

[No_Angel]

I didnt sell my trekker talent no, sold my trekker dressage tho. I kept my trekker for Ceryn and now I have a freeform for her (which is very nice) :)

[chickflick1066]

Oooh lovely. How many saddles do you have now?!

[No_Angel]

I have 4 treeless saddles now. fhoenix, freeform, trekker talent and ansur classic:)

[virtuallyhorses]

The other differences I have noticed are - the barefoot cheyenne has square stirrup leather dees and the upper for the seat goes over the cantle, whereas the trekker has D shaped stirrup leather 'dees' and the seat pad goes underneath the cantle (which could also account for some of the additional comfort).

Don't know what the arrangement is on the cheyenne is for the stirrup attachment?? I know on a torsion the stirrups are simply attached by a straight web\leather strap going from one side to the other. In the trekker there is a large triangular piece of leather.