Ghost

In many ways a brand that defies description. I was attracted to the saddles when I realised how much can be done for the rider, and how the basic design suits so many pelvises in the first place. I can get so many riders stable and over their feet that it was hard to say no to becoming a distributor…after also realising they’re often used in the BIG rides such as Tevis and Big Horn, so if they can perform over 160km, they can perform in all areas.

Made in Italy by the incomparable Camillo Cavellin (yes, that’s really his name!), or Geppetto as I think of him, the brand is based around a selection of carbon fibre bases rather than traditional trees, and offers an unbelievable choice of models and further options and customisations. They are really light, give great spinal clearance and a real twist for the rider and have a massive range of accessories.

They have super stable bases, with flaps that can be moved to alter the angle and therefore thigh space, that can be used for jumping, right through to very soft bases in what is essentially a bareback pad. And everything in between.

They have little 13” and 15” pony models, three sizes of regular saddles, a main range with 26 seat styles (the rider aspect – jump, dressage, western, baroque, you name it!), the recently introduced “C” range has a range of options and the soon to be launched (late summer/autumn 2025) lightweight close contact E range for endurance so there really is something for everyone.

Also available to Ghost dealers is the Just Balanced range with an added leather tree for ultimate stability.

At very competitive prices these saddles should be considered by almost everyone, even if you’ve never considered a treeless saddle before.