Ghost Saddles

Ghost Aussie Style Saddles for Trail Riding and Trekking

Ghost Aussie

Ghost C Saddles: Deep Seat and Interchangable Flaps

Ghost C

Ghost Classic Saddles: The English-Style Line

Ghost Classic

Ghost E Line Saddles: innovation in treeless endurance saddles

Ghost E

Ghost Mohawk Saddles: Front Stability and Spinal Freedom

Ghost Mohawk

Ghost Pelliccia Saddles: Traditional Style for Trail Riding

Ghost Fur

Ghost Soft saddles: confortable and elegant

Ghost Soft

Ghost Western saddles: American style

Ghost Western

The Ghost saddles for riding represent the most advanced evolution of the flexible tree saddle. Handcrafted in Italy and inspired by the international motto “the saddle that isn’t there,” they offer the rider a direct and natural contact, and the horse total freedom of movement while respecting its biomechanics.

Born from the artisanal vision of Camillo Cavallin, the Ghost saddles stand out for their lightweight, flexible, and modular structure: the seat, flaps, panels, and blocks are interchangeable and customizable over time, following the changes of the horse-rider pair.

Each Ghost saddle is made with selected European leathers and certified technical materials, through ethical, sustainable, and fully traceable processes. The result is a durable, comfortable saddle that respects the horse.

Use our online configurator to customize materials, colors, and barrels in real time.

Guide to Ghost Saddle Buckets

Tree Type

Degree of flexibility

 Lines

Features

Ideal for...
Cavallin / Treeless
Cavallin Line, Bareback / Treeless (includes Buttera and Tango) Treeless saddle with maximum flexibility. Maximum freedom for the back, total contact. Who wants the "bareback" feeling, maximum freedom of the back, and sensitive horses.
Ghost Flex
All Ghost lines Flexible and dynamic, it follows lateral and torsional movements. Light riders, greater sensitivity, light work, and medium trekking.
Ghost Semiflex
All Ghost lines Ideal balance between support and adaptability. For the E line, the base is narrower and has front reinforcement.

Everyday use, trekking, flat work. The E line is ideal especially, but not only, for Arabian/hot-blooded horses.

Ghost Standard
All Ghost lines Maximum stability, greater weight distribution, firmer structure.

Heavier riders, long trekking, need for high stability.

Ghost E Standard
Ghost E Line Combines the structural firmness and stability of the standard model with an anatomical profile that has a narrower base. Ideal especially for Arabian horses and for the discipline of Endurance.

Insights on Ghost saddles

Ghost saddles offer a high level of customization and technical adjustment.
For this reason, we have separated the information into two distinct guides, designed for different needs:

This way you can focus only on what you need, without confusing technical aspects and aesthetic choices.

Technical data of Ghost saddles

Average weight
~4-4.5 kg depending on the model
Materials
leather, nubuck, oiled nubuck, sheepskin, technical/synthetic materials
Available sizes

standard, small, and child on all Ghost models; for small children Mini and Midi.

Interchangeable components

seats (normal or with cushions), flaps with blocks/bananas, panels (XL, normal, various padding, front panels, rear, etc)

Compatibility
interchangeable seats between models of the same size.
Handmade product
Tree

largo (American horses), standard (medium withers), narrow (narrow withers), Arabian and E line (Arabian horses)

Unique features of Ghost saddles

The Ghost are treeless saddles with 4 degrees of flexibility (cavalry/bareback, flex, semiflex, and standard): they combine rigid and flexible elements to maximize support and freedom.

  • Total customization: colors, materials, and modular configurations make each Ghost truly unique.
  • Flexible cantle and side attachments: the Ghost system features a flexible frame with side attachments: stirrups and straps do not pass over the spine, eliminating pressure points and allowing for freer movement of the shoulders.
  • Moderately tight twist seat: the Ghost seat has a rather tight twist, more compact compared to many treeless options, making it more comfortable for the hip and promoting a position closer to the horse (close contact). Adjustable multilayer panels: applied via velcro, the lower panels are adjustable in thickness, position, and width of the channel. This configuration allows for excellent spinal clearance, freedom of the shoulders, and better weight distribution.
  • Self-adjusting rigging (Sliding V): improves saddle stability and automatically distributes girth pressure better.
  • Ergonomic thigh blocks: available in various sizes, positionable according to preference.
  • Two stirrup positions: to optimize balance and posture depending on the discipline.
  • Composite materials and lightweight: the base incorporates composite materials such as:
    • Synthetic: micropell (rigid), micronappa (soft synthetic), and lorica (synthetic suede)
    • Genuine leather: regular nubuck, oiled nubuck, nappa (genuine nappa leather), suede, julia leather (rather thick and durable leather unlike nappa which is soft), Pegaso flower leather (soft printed with an orange peel pattern).
  • For the internal reinforcements, we find nylon/polyurethane, carbon fiber, and steel for the rings, for example, of the stirrup. Additionally, rubber/aggregate fillers are used for the body (inside the flap), velcro (for the attachments of the cushions and the seat). The base is made of “strong” material and polyurethane.
experience in saddle with a Ghost

The Ghost riding experience

It is the ideal choice for:

  • situations where the welfare of the horse is the priority: freedom of movement, correct weight distribution, and total spinal clearance
  • horses with “difficult conformations”, perfect for short backs, pronounced withers, wide shoulders, or horses that cannot tolerate a rigid saddle;
  • riders looking for a narrow and comfortable seat, also useful in the presence of hip issues;
  • those who ride multiple horses and need a saddle that can adapt to different backs;
  • those who want a handcrafted, customizable, and fully modular product.
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Philosophy and origins of the Ghost Saddle brand

The Ghost brand has its roots in the historic DAG, Bora, and Torsion, the first Italian projects that introduced the concept of a flexible saddle in the 1980s and 1990s.

Today, that know-how merges with modern technical materials, advanced ergonomic study, and a modular design that allows for:

  • direct connection with the horse thanks to the balanced seat and narrow twist;
  • extended comfort, ideal even for long distances;
  • constant adaptability, following the muscular evolution of the back over time;
  • versatility on difficult backs, even for horses with non-standard conformation or sensitivity to traditional rigidity

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghost Saddles

Is the Ghost a treeless saddle?

How much does a Ghost saddle weigh?

Can I change the seat and the neighborhoods of the Ghost saddles?

What materials can I choose?