Here are photos of my old saddle (which I sold to Lucy) on Jimmy's back. What are your thoughts on this? I need something to ride in until I can unload the Prestige (whimper, whimper) and find a new saddle that fits Choo.
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This is the same saddle I have that fit Maisie perfectly and doesn't fit Dawn.
It would fit a bit better, I think, if you let it slide back just a bit - that would make the saddle more level and would also allow better shoulder clearance. I think many of us H/J riders tend to put the saddle too far forwards. The test is to run your hand under the saddle with it ungirthed, to check for pressure points, and then, when it is girthed and you are on, to feel between the horse and the front of the saddle as he moves. Also pay close attention to his reactions as you saddle, girth and ride. But you know all this.
2 comments:
This is the same saddle I have that fit Maisie perfectly and doesn't fit Dawn.
It would fit a bit better, I think, if you let it slide back just a bit - that would make the saddle more level and would also allow better shoulder clearance. I think many of us H/J riders tend to put the saddle too far forwards. The test is to run your hand under the saddle with it ungirthed, to check for pressure points, and then, when it is girthed and you are on, to feel between the horse and the front of the saddle as he moves. Also pay close attention to his reactions as you saddle, girth and ride. But you know all this.
Oh super. Thanks for the pointers!!
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