Why do I have to have a horse that is so difficult to fit? Add to that a limited budget!!! I seem to have some luck with overseas brands on Sophie. Currently her Dressage saddle is an Ideal Suzannah. Its not a *perfect* fit, but she is comfortable in it and building muscle. Pretty much everything needs a riser for her but this one does well without it too. Its a little wide across her back, it should be slightly A framed to fit her, but it helps me and she goes well and its not bad on Leo either. KEEPER!
Now for a jump saddle....
I currently use a Courbette because it was cheap and could get me by. Now with Sophies changing shape it seems to be a worse fit than before so Im shopping for a new one. Sophie is a bit of an odd shape and its hard because a poorly fitting jump saddle has a bigger effect on my position. Ive tried my friends Pessoa on her, and although it still needs a riser, its very noticeably more balanced. I feel more secure the moment I sit in it and can actually sit UP in that saddle. I have been informed that the Prestige Roma is a good saddle for Sophies type of fit. I have been wanting to try one but our local saddlery always seems to have their demo one out on trial!! Im not looking forward to that price tag, even though its a lower end range, but ive heard the saddles are fantastic and comfortable! Cross your fingers for me. Especially for a cushy seat because my dressage saddle has been spoi
Now for a jump saddle....
I currently use a Courbette because it was cheap and could get me by. Now with Sophies changing shape it seems to be a worse fit than before so Im shopping for a new one. Sophie is a bit of an odd shape and its hard because a poorly fitting jump saddle has a bigger effect on my position. Ive tried my friends Pessoa on her, and although it still needs a riser, its very noticeably more balanced. I feel more secure the moment I sit in it and can actually sit UP in that saddle. I have been informed that the Prestige Roma is a good saddle for Sophies type of fit. I have been wanting to try one but our local saddlery always seems to have their demo one out on trial!! Im not looking forward to that price tag, even though its a lower end range, but ive heard the saddles are fantastic and comfortable! Cross your fingers for me. Especially for a cushy seat because my dressage saddle has been spoi