Abstract: Instant invention relates to a modular saddle tree for a riding saddle with a gullet plate comprising a gullet plate element and a shank, wherein a supporting element is attached to the shank of the gullet plate by means of a fastening device, particularly moveably supported, a saddle comprising the modular saddle tree according to the invention, a shank comprising a fastening device for a supporting element and a supporting element as well, and a gullet plate comprising a gullet plate element and a shank according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a saddle for horseback riding which has on the distal side of its cantle or on the rear end face thereof a one- or multipiece backpanel reversibly releasably attached by one or a plurality of fastening means; to a one- or multipiece backpanel including one or more fastening means for reversibly releasable connection; and a set comprising a saddle and a backpanel therefor, the said provided with complementary fastening means for reversibly releasable connection.

Abstract: A saddletree (10) comprising a headiron (16) associated with pommel portion (12) and reaching into skirt ends (15). Saddletree (10) has a cantle portion (13) supported by an arcuate cantle-supporting member (25) and longitudinal spring members (17) extending between the pommel and cantle portions (12, 13). Headiron (16) is provided on both sides with resilient headiron end sections (21).