Welcome to Ortho-Flex Saddleworks Inc.,

The largest and best custom saddle manufacturer in the World.

Why aren't traditional saddles good enough?

Traditional Saddles use a rigid tree made from wood or other synthetic hard materials which are placed directly on the horse's back.  This tree is great for the rider because it provides a solid seat for security and, if made correctly, can also be comfortable - for the rider, however the story is much different from the horse's point of view.  When this traditional rigid tree is girthed to the horse it is basically the equivalent of a splint on the horse's spine, not to mention the additional pressure when a rider climbs on!  The horse's performance suffers immediately because they will quickly learn to limit their movement to avoid the pressure and pain caused by a solid tree saddle. Traditional saddles also cause pressure points and rubbing problems which lead to saddle soring due to the saddle not allowing free movement for the horse and because traditional saddles generally do not have a large enough surface area to spread the weight of the rider comfortably on the horse's back.  

Ortho-Flex Saddles change everything!

Ortho-Flex is a revolutionary patented saddling system, which isolates a traditional rigid saddle tree from the moving horse's back.  The Ortho-Flex system incorporates a rigid tree for the rider's comfort and security but isolates it from the horse's back with two flexible panels which contour to fit the horse and flex while riding to allow the horse free movement.  The saddle tree never touches the horse with an Ortho-Flex saddle!   Never again must a saddle be fitted to a horse because the concealed flexible panels automatically adapt to the shape of the horse.  

Ortho-Flex saddles solve the problem of hard to fit horses, in fact we specialize in high withered, short backed, flat backed and "mutton withered" horses.  From Paso Finos and Arabians to Icelandics and Percherons, OrthoFlex can make a saddle to fit.  Most horse types can be fit easily due to the way the Ortho-Flex panel system contours to the shape of each horse the Ortho-Flex saddle is placed on.  If your horse is wider or shorter backed than most horses, we can make several modifications to ensure a great saddle fit for your horse.  Because we manufacture our own trees, we can customize the saddle tree to fit shorter, wider, or shorter and wider horse types and/or modify our flex panel system to fit your horse's unique shape.

Saddle soring and performance problems are also drastically reduced.  The flexible panels of the Ortho-Flex saddles provide three times the weight bearing surface of traditional saddles, which spreads the weight of the saddle and rider over a larger surface area.  This reduces the weight per square inch on the horse and distributes this weight more evenly reducing pressure points for the horse.  The flex panels also move with the horse while riding.  This allows the horse a much greater range of motion and reduces friction caused by the saddle.  These features combine to prevent bruising, swelling, dry spots and white hairs seen on horses with improperly fitting saddles.  This also allows your horse to perform better and cures saddle resistance problems such as head-tossing, inability to extend, bucking or outright resistance to being saddled and mounted.

Ortho-Flex saddles have been ridden to wins in three Endurance World Championships in a row, European, North American and Southern Germany Championships, as well as numerous wins in other competitions. In addition, our English and Western saddles are proving their worth at the highest levels of competition and models have been selected by top riders in all disciplines.  

We are working constantly to improve and develop new products for horse and rider.  Check back at our website often for the latest innovative product developments.  Take a look around our website, when you find a saddle you like remember to check out all our custom features available,  all Ortho-Flex saddles are made one at a time and are custom to your specifications.  We make our own trees and hand assemble every component along the way.  If you want something custom that is not shown ask one of our customer service representatives if it is available for your saddle.  After all, it is your saddle and we believe you should get it the way you want it.  

May you and your horse enjoy many years of riding in your custom Ortho-Flex saddle.

Our Mission

To consistently exceed the reasonable expectations of our customers.

Contact Information

Raleigh & Debbie Parks

Telephone

509-674-7314

Cell 

253-228-4814

Postal address

2201 Nelson Siding RD

Cle Elum, WA. 98922

Electronic mail

littlecreekpasofinos@yahoo.com