Construction
All Ghost saddles have the same base. This base is completed with panels and a seat. The base and panels determine the fitting to your horse, the seat changes the looks and gives support to the rider. The bases are available in 3 sizes: Standard, Piccolo and Bambini. It is easy to switch seats. Your saddle can change from a dressage model into a saddle for hacking in minutes. There are many different seats to choose from.
One base for many models, simply change out the seat!
Materials
The seats can be made from numerous types of leather and synthetic material. GHOST is always searching for new material. We will try to show you some of the possibilities. Pictures will always be different from the real product, also because leather is a product of nature.
The base - the core of your GHOST saddle - is made from layers of strong and flexible material.
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Micropell (synthetic leather)
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Montecchio (fabric from Nylon and Polyurethane)
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Carbon (reinforcements around the stirrup- and rigging)
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Biothane Granite (belting)
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Steel (1 mm inside the arch)
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Stainless steel for rings and studs
Panels
Top side of adjustable Panel #3
The Velcro opens up to reveal the foam and Formo inside.#3 Panels can be opened
The Velcro attaches to the underside of the Ghost Base Support.Underside of adjustable Panels
Covered in Sympanova grippy mesh.Foam inside the #3 Panel
This panel configuration can be opened and adjusted for various riding conditions.Adult Rider Panel
Showing the 3 layer of foam: 1 x Blue (Denser foam), 2 x Black (softer foam) which sits closest to the horse.Formo
Sits on top of the foam panels.Top side of non-adjustable panel #4
This panel is not able to be opened to adjust panel thickness. Great for riders that want a no-fuss panel!Underside of non-adjustable panel #4
Sympanova in the middle with air-shell material at the ends.Side view of Adult Rider Panel
Non adjustable panelThickness of Adult Rider Panel
This is the most commonly ordered panel as it offers the horse the greatest protection. Perfect for the heavier rider and/or the long distance rider.Cross Section of Adult Rider Panel
Foam Function
Showing the different compression of blue vs black foam: Blue foam is denser than Black foam.Padded Micronappa
This is used to make the panels 'pockets' for the adjustable panel system. This is available for all foam panel thicknesses. Great for riders that like to adapt the panel thickness for different riders/or conditions.Padded Airshell
Used in the making of the Ghost Saddle Pads.Formo Cross Section
Formo is used in both types of panels: adjustable and non-adjustable. It is a thin, lightweight, semi-rigid material which increases even weight bearing of the Ghost Saddles.Leather Colours
Model Descriptions
The Ghost Quilty, Quevis and Florac are all models with a short flap, good for pleasure, trail and for those riders who love to have little between them and their horse. The Ghost Western (USA) is based upon these models, but has a skirt and a horn for the genuine western look. The Quilty has vertical thigh blocks, for the rider who likes to have the legs straight. The Quevis has the thigh blocks slightly angled and in a more forward position for riders who prefer to ride with shorter stirrups. The Florac has no blocks. The Ghost USA can be delivered with thigh blocks in both positions.
The Ghost Roma, Veneto and Barocco are dressage style saddles. Also available with a hidden pommel. The Roma has vertical thigh blocks, for the rider who likes to have the legs straight. The Veneto has the thigh blocks slightly angled and in a more forward position for riders who prefer to ride with shorter stirrups. The Barocco can be made with both types of thigh blocks.
Ghost Maremma and Cagliari are normal Ghost saddles, but made with a seat from real untreated sheepskin. You can order them in several styles. The Cagliari has longer flaps (such as the Roma) and the Maremma has the same shape as the Quilty and Quevis. You can order them with blocks, wild cut or with the same contours as one of the other models.
The Ghost Classic saddles have a double flap with Velcro blocks and a hidden pommel, for the “Classic” look. The Italy is a general purpose model. The Lipica is for dressage and the Flamenco has a nice Spanish look. They all have the same features as the other Ghost saddles.
Ghost Models
Buttera Maxxi
Buttera
Barocco
with Diamond stitchingQuevis with USA Fenders
Quevis with slide-on fenders
Quilty
Lipica Classic
A Dressage SaddleTorino
An All Purpose saddleFerrara
New model: it is a shorter flapped version of the Torino which was also just released. An AP type saddle that can be used with fenders or stirrup leathers.Florac
No knee blockWestern USA
Available with or without a horn!Roma
Dressage style saddle for riders that like a straighter leg positionVeneto
Dressage style saddle for riders that like more bend in their knee whilst ridingItaly Classic
Flamenco
Maremma
Short skirt model. Can be ordered with 3 cm pile Sheepskin as well.Cagliari
With Dressage (long) skirt. Can be ordered with 3 cm pile Sheepskin as well.Mini
Ghost's kids saddle, the Mini!Saddle Pads
Ghost Saddle Pad
For Quilty, Quevis, or Florac Models.Saddle pad Air-Shell Colours
Sympanova bottom also available
Allows very good air flow!Real Sheepskin under panels
with Sympanova on the sides.Real sheepskin panels only
With cotton on the sidesFully lined with real Sheepskin
Accessories
Ghost has many accessories, such as pads, girths, front risers and seat diminishers, stirrup straps, stirrups strap protectors, girth strap protectors, fenders, seat savers and Zalea’s…. each accessory is custom made to match your saddle and taste.
Ghost Girth
Fully elastic made from heavy duty Westip Elastic. Available in any lengthStirrup Leathers
Biothane Stirrup Straps available in Brown or BlackGhost Sleeve
Stirrup strap protection - custom made to match your saddle!Front Riser
To balance your saddle, particularly good for riders of downhill built horses!Seat Diminisher
Reduces the size of the seat area. Great if you want to share your saddle with your child. Can also be placed on the Cantle to make it higher and the seat deeper.Girth Billet Protector
Great for sensitive skin horses that get irrirated by girth billets again their sides. Good for the shorter skirted models such as Quilty and Quevis. Customised to your saddle. Also available with Sheepskin.Fitting Instructions
Information Video's
Order Forms
Orders can be placed by completing one of the order forms below, or you can simply give us a call and your order will be confirmed with you in writing via email.