{"product_id":"ideal-exl-twinflap-gp-17-5","title":"Ideal ƎXL Twinflap - GP 17.5\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ideal ƎXL GP Saddle: Ultimate Comfort \u0026amp; Stability for the Broader Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIdeal ƎXL GP Saddle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterclass in specialized saddle fitting, purpose-built by Ideal’s master saddlers in Walsall, England, to address one of the most common challenges in equestrian sport: fitting wider, flatter-backed horses without sacrificing rider comfort or balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for cobs, native breeds, warmbloods, and flat-backed draft crosses, the EXL GP merges traditional British bench craftsmanship with specialized tree and panel architecture, delivering an ultra-stable footprint that eliminates rolling, slipping, and unwanted forward movement over any terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTailored for Difficult-to-Fit Conformations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneric GP saddles often rock, twist, or perch high on rounder horse shapes. The ƎXL GP overcomes this through equine-first engineering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Profile ƎXL Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built on a broad, flatter tree profile featuring a wider gullet arch and set-back tree points. This prevents the tree from pinching the broad base of the wither or jamming against large, active scapulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Bearing Surface Panels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lined with 100% pure wool flocking, the low-profile panels sit flat and flush against the horse's back. 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