Anybody checked out the Manta Flex by Abetta

[ponygrl25]

Anybody seen one of these in person yet? I was flipping through my new trail rider mag and saw it:eek:. Did a little surfing and found it looks like a kinda cool saddle, maybe better without a horn though, rigging is interesting. Might be a decent saddle if you don't have a lot to spend ( ha:lol: ~ we have horses, who has money? Not me). I haven't ever used an Abetta, only Fabtron and Big Horn as far as synthetic saddles. What about those flex trees - any input?

[SouthernTrailsGA]

Th Abetta Manta Flex is a Decent Saddle.

It does have some flaws as you say;

No Horn - Not available

Semi- QH or Reg QH - Not available

Flex Tree - does not flex for Gullet Width like many say on the net, flexes diagonally for Hoses Comfort

Many say it is not as comfortable as a Big Horn

Good Points;

3/4 Center Fire Rigging

Lightweight

American Made


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[7HL]

Bought it... love it!

Product Description

Abetta’s newest trail saddle is the result of years of development resulting in the best of four saddle designs: Cavalry, English, Australian and Western. Characterized by its large, oversized seat jockey that maximizes comfort and freedom of fender movement, function is the foundation of this exciting new design with a Ralide® Extra Wide tree with Neoprene cushioned bars, Cavalry style center fire rigging with fleece lined chafe guards, a deep high back seat with Nylon binder, long leather strings and Pro-Tuff Endurance stirrups with thick, shock-absorbing pads. The Abetta® Manta (Stealth) Trail is the perfect combination of technology with form and function. Tree: Ralide® Extra Wide tree with Neoprene cushioned bars. Cantle: 4”, Highback with Nylon binder. Horn: 3-1/4” Leather covered. Rigging: Centerfire with chafe guards. Finish: Tough, scratch-resistant Cordura® Nylon laminated to shock-absorbing foam. Oversized seat jockey with extra tie down rings and long leather strings. Stirrups: 4" Endurance with thick, shock-absorbing pads. Weight: 18 lbs.

[ponygrl25]

Hey 7HL, what type of horse are you using this saddle on? I am still hoping to find one locally to check out in person. Thanks:):)

[7HL]

I use it on two different horses, QH mare she 15'2" and a Spotted Saddlebred gelding 16'2".

Check this link out has some good pictures of it. I didn't buy online, I bought from a local tack / saddle shop who deals in Abetta. He ordered mine and a second one for his stock.

http://www.buytack.com/products/saddles/act/20557.htm