Tekna - Technological Tack

Tasteful, innovative and all together appealing?

When you think of synthetic leather tack, you might think Wintec. Wintec, "The world's #1 Synthetic saddle," they say. But Wintec may have a competitor on the rise..

What is good about Synthetic saddles is that they are EASY to care for. Damp cloth and wipe, basically. Who could get more easy than that? It completely eliminates the need for 'spit, polish and shine.' Nevertheless, you can ride in inclement weather without the worry of ruining your saddle, or bridle. If you prefer that kind of riding..

The new competitor in synthetic tack? Enter, Tekna! www.teknasaddlery.com


I had the opportunity to touch and feel Tekna's products, while visiting the Western States Horse Expo. I personally, am not really into the synthetic thing. I do actually prefer the maintenance of leather and I like the look of leather much more. But I was really interested in what I was seeing with Tekna.

Here is what Tekna says;

TeknaTM is the ultimate illusion. On the surface this exquisite range of saddlery reflects all the elegance and craftsmanship forged over centuries of equestrian tradition, but concealed within is every conceivable advantage of modern manufacture.

At the core of each TeknaTM saddle is a light-weight synthetic tree which can be easily tailored to suit any horse or rider. The outer skin and structural elements of the saddle employ a suite of hi-tech, breathable materials designed to maximise performance, durability and comfort while minimising maintenance.

There is a TeknaTM saddle for every style of rider, from jumping to dressage, from pupil to professional. Every TeknaTM saddle is the ultimate hybrid of style, value and performance. Every TeknaTM customer is protected by a five year structural warranty. And your every need is fulfilled through a comp--rehensive catalogue of bridles, reins, girths, stirrup straps, horse boots and accessories, all manufactured to the same exacting TeknaTM standard.

So, if you're in the market for quality saddlery, choose TeknaTM....It's TeknaTM logical!

Above is the Tekna A4 Jumping saddle. For synthetic, doesn't it look smart?

What did I like about Tekna? Their products looked great and nicely made. Their bridles modeled well after a nice leather bridle, however un-comparable. They held their own. But they also felt nice and seemed like a comfortable wear for the horse.

The Tekna saddles also feature Quick-FormTM Gullet System - They are adjustable.

You won't find Tekna every-where. They are offered in various countries, including the United States, so check out their list of places to buy. According to their site, the only place to buy in the US is English Riding Supply.

The price is affordable. In the brochure I obtained from their WSHE display, the A4 Jumping saddle retails at $675 while the A8 Dressage saddle (photo below) retails at $745.



**Above pictures by Tekna. All credit given to Tekna.
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