$2,590.00
**Interest is accrued during the promotional periods, but all interest is waived if the purchase balance is paid in full within 12 month. Minimum of $750 cart total.
The PEAK Performance™ saddle line is designed and ridden by Julie Goodnight. She is a trainer, clinician, host of the TV show Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, and she’s on the Advisory Board of the Western Dressage Association of America. Drawing from her varied background in English and Western riding and her strong upbringing in classical riding, Goodnight recognizes that regardless of discipline a balanced position for the rider and fit for the horse are fundamental. Goodnight’s saddles provide a correct seat, narrow twist, close contact feel, and absolute comfort for both horse and rider to make them the perfect multi-use performance saddles. Equally suitable for the arena, show ring, or on the trail, the Peak Performance™ saddles are great for trail riding, reining, cow work, and Western Dressage.
This is Julie’s personal favorite for arena performance, trail riding, and Western Dressage. Beautiful hand tooling and contrasting black seat and black strings make this one gorgeous saddle. With the Flex2® tree technology, it conforms to the horse’s back while providing rider weight distribution and is light weight. Flex2® skirts have a shock absorbing neoprene filler for the horse and rider’s comfort; skirt has a close contact design for precise cueing, a Slip-Not™ skirt liner for easy care with XPG™ gel bar pad for your horse’s comfort, Impact Foam™ seat with narrow twist and broad pocket for all-day comfort, Softee® seat jockeys and fenders provides a “ready to ride” saddle to minimize rider’s knee and ankle strain because they are broke in right from the start. ErgoBalance™ stirrups and pre-twisted stirrup leathers reduce knee and ankle fatigue while promoting balanced riding. Available in Regular Oil finish (as shown), Walnut, or black.
“This is my favorite saddle for every-day use…you’ll never want to sit in another saddle.” Julie Goodnight
Flex2® saddles are designed to include comfort features for both the horse and rider that work in synergy with the Flex2® tree. Only Circle Y has the exclusive Flex2® tree design which uses a rigid ground seat for rider support, a high density bar which disperses rider weight, and low density bar which is against the horse and provides give for freedom of movement. This results in a lightweight saddle that will never get wider over time, flex in half, or overflex to create pressure points if properly fitted. Give yourself and your horse the lightweight comfort you’ve been craving!
Proper saddle fit is first priority. Use these general guidelines to help you decide which tree fit your horse needs.
Medium: recommended for a horse with a defined wither
Wide: recommended for a horse with a round, or mutton, wither
Need help with Saddle Fit? Fit your horse like a pro with our Saddle Fitting Made Simple guide.
Want to know more about Circle Y saddle rigging? https://circley.com/julie-goodnight-explains-circle-ys-angled-rigging/
FLEX2® TREE TECHNOLOGY-FLEXIBLE FOR THE HORSE LIGHTWEIGHT FOR THE RIDER:
This is Julie’s personal favorite for arena performance, trail riding, and Western Dressage. Beautiful hand tooling and contrasting black seat and black strings make this one gorgeous saddle. With the Flex2® tree technology, it conforms to the horse’s back while providing rider weight distribution and is light weight.
| Tree Type | Flex2 PP Regular and Wide |
|---|---|
| Swell Width | 13" |
| Discipline | Trail |
| Cantle Height | 3 1/2" |
| Weight | 32 pounds |
| Seat Material | Black Grainout |
| Skirt | 15" D x 27" L |
| Tooling | Leaf with Border |
| Rigging | 3-Way Adjustable In-skirt |
| Horn | 2 1/4" Neck x 3" Cap |
| Hardware | Silver on Silver |
| Color | Walnut, Regular Oil, Black |
| Seat Size | 14", 15", 15 1/2", 16", 17" |
Designed with barrel racer Tammy Fischer – 5-time NFR qualifier barrel racer, Calgary Stampede, and Rodeo Houston Champion. The treeless design keeps the rider in close contact and allows the horse unrestricted movement. For the rider that likes a deep seat, the upright swell and cantle keep you secure and positioned. This saddle has bling everywhere! The sparkling crystals trim the skirts and cantle with dazzling crytal mosaic conchos. Choose from suede seat colors of purple, black, or rust with black daisy suede inlays of peace hearts. Fleece lined neoprene skirts are flexible, molding to your horse’s shape and bending with your horse in the turns. Forward hung stirrup leathers keep your feet from getting behind you and provide the rider great flexibility in the stirrups. Aluminum rubber grip stirrups. “The close contact of my saddle lets the horse and rider connect in a way that traditional saddles can’t“ – Tammy Fischer
Saddle Fit: MEDIUM-fits most horses with a defined wither, WIDE fits most horses with a broad, or mutton, wither and foundation type conformation
SPECIAL FEATURES:
• The treeless design with wood swell and cantle, but no solid bars, provides unrestricted movement for the horse, especially important during the turns-the saddle is able to move and flex with the horse
• Ultimate close contact between horse and rider-because there are no bars, the rider is able to feel the horse and better communicate through clear cues
• Leg cut swells provide a place to set your legs, and because there is no rigid tree, the rider can squeeze with your thighs, staying centered and balanced
• Fenders are forward hung to keep your feet in front, but are also free swinging to allow a wide range of motion for the legs when needed
• Neoprene skirts absorb shock and distribute the rider’s weight
• The 5″ cantle and tall swells provide a secure seat. Available with rider’s preference of short or medium horn
• Lightweight design
• Great for the horse that is hard to fit or has conformation issues, the treeless saddle will conform to each horse. Regular fit in general fits horses with a defined wither. Wide fit is generally recommended for horses that are broad or mutton withered
Designed with barrel racer Tammy Fischer – 5-time NFR qualifier barrel racer, Calgary Stampede, and Rodeo Houston Champion. The treeless design keeps the rider in close contact and allows the horse unrestricted movement. Fleece lined neoprene skirts are flexible, molding to your horse’s shape and bending with your horse in the turns. For the rider that likes a deep seat, the upright swell and cantle keep you secure and positioned. Forward hung stirrup leathers keep your feet from getting behind you and provide the rider great flexibility in the stirrups. Aluminum rubber grip stirrups. “The close contact of my saddle lets the horse and rider connect in a way that traditional saddles can’t ” – Tammy Fischer
Saddle Fit: MEDIUM-fits most horses with a defined wither, WIDE fits most horses with a broad, or mutton, wither and foundation type conformation
SPECIAL FEATURES:
• The treeless design with wood swell and cantle, but no solid bars, provides unrestricted movement for the horse, especially important during the turns-the saddle is able to move and flex with the horse
• Ultimate close contact between horse and rider-because there are no bars, the rider is able to feel the horse and better communicate through clear cues
• Leg cut swells provide a place to set your legs, and because there is no rigid tree, the rider can squeeze with your thighs, staying centered and balanced
• Fenders are forward hung to keep your feet in front, but are also free swinging to allow a wide range of motion for the legs when needed
• Neoprene skirts absorb shock and distribute the rider’s weight
• The 5″ cantle and tall swells provide a secure seat. Available with rider’s preference of short or medium horn
• Lightweight design
• Great for the horse that is hard to fit or has conformation issues, the treeless saddle will conform to each horse. Regular fit in general fits horses with a defined wither. Wide fit is generally recommended for horses that are broad or mutton withered
