Performance Meets Security: The Ideal Oryx Twinflap GP/Jump Saddle (TreeClix Edition)

The Ideal Oryx is a premium, versatile saddle designed for riders who demand a secure, supportive seat without sacrificing the freedom of a jumping profile. Built on the foundation of the legendary Impala tree, the Oryx offers a refined balance of traditional English craftsmanship and modern sports horse ergonomics.

This exceptional model takes adaptability a step further with the professional installation of the innovative TreeClix system, granting this traditional wood-tree saddle the highly coveted freedom of modern, incremental width adjustability.

The Power of TreeClix Technology

Traditionally, altering the tree width of a premium wooden saddle tree carries immense risks of damage, asymmetrical warping, or a compromised structure. The revolutionary TreeClix system changes everything by utilizing a robust, precision wedge system mounted directly onto the tree points.

Benefits of TreeClix Include:

• Endless, Risk-Free Adjustability: Allows your qualified saddle fitter to easily narrow the wooden tree by up to two full width fittings (spanning 7 incremental levels from 5mm to 35mm).
• Zero Tree Damage: Modifies the width without forcing the headplate in a mechanical saddle press, eliminating the risk of broken tree rivets, asymmetrical tree points, or structurally altered twists.
• Spot-On Precision: Tailors the front arch directly to your horse's current condition, preventing you from having to use temporary shock pads that narrow the gullet or push you further away from the horse's back.

Saddle Overview

The Oryx is specifically engineered for riders who participate in multiple disciplines—from show jumping and cross-country to hunting and hacking—but prefer a deeper, more "nested" feel than a standard flat-seated jump saddle. It is the perfect "hybrid" for the rider who wants to jump big fences but also enjoys a long, comfortable hack.

Key Features:

• The "Impala" Tree with TreeClix: Built on a proven, anatomical tree that provides a close-contact feel while maintaining excellent clearance, now enhanced with seamless mechanical width adjustments.
• Deep Seat Profile: Features a semi-deep seat that offers significantly more security and lumbar support than a traditional monoflap.
• Twinflap Design: The classic dual-flap construction allows for traditional girthing and a familiar feel for the rider.
• Customizable Leg Support: Equipped with moveable velcro front blocks to perfectly match the rider's leg position, alongside fixed calf blocks to provide a reassuringly "locked-in" feel over fences.
• Wool-Flocked Panels: Traditional 100% pure wool flocking allows for easy micro-adjustments to complement the precision width shifts of the TreeClix base.
• Luxurious Leather: Crafted from high-grade vegetable-tanned hide for immediate grip and long-lasting durability.

Conformation & Fit Guide

The Ideal Oryx is designed specifically for the "Modern Sports Horse" profile. It is most likely to suit horses with the following conformation:

• Moderate to High Withers: The open arch of the tree provides exceptional clearance for Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods with prominent withers.
• Athletic Toplines: Best suited for horses with a slight curve to their back. (Note: May not be suitable for very flat, "table-top" Cob-type backs).
• Well-Developed Shoulders: The tree points are designed to allow for maximum shoulder rotation, ideal for horses that need freedom to tuck their front end over jumps.
• Standard Back Lengths: The generous panel surface area distributes weight evenly across the horse's back, making it a favorite for athletic horses 16hh and above.

Fitter's Note: The Oryx is a highly adaptable saddle. Because it is wool-flocked and equipped with the TreeClix system, a qualified fitter can easily change the width and re-balance the padding to effortlessly accommodate your horse's rapid muscle development, seasonal weight fluctuations, or rehab cycles without delivering the bad news that your saddle no longer fits.