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Hi Oz - Me too please? You can never be too well-informed!

100% agree with Hippocobamus. I have 2 saddles - the SMART dressage and jump PRO models for my gang - and they all go just great it them. You can even go to one of the training days to learn how to fit all sorts of back shapes - they are open to non-agents as well.

Wow! You hardly need any more encouragement from happy customers to give you confidence - but I can't help adding my praise to the stack... All my horses are now problem - free after switching 100% to SMART saddles. I have recently upgraded to the Jump Pro and find it very easy to fit and...

As a long term user of the SMART saddle from Solution Saddles, I would recommend them. A friend has just bought the new Pro model for her TB who has had KS treatment and is having real success with it in her rehab programme. I think horses with back problems cope better with a saddle that can...

Yes to all of the above! (Except for no issues obviously...)

Couldn't agree more with Hippo - I have a SMART saddle from Solution Saddles and I would not go back to a treed saddle! They are not like so-called "treeless" saddles and look and feel fairly conventional - the main difference is that horses find them easier to move in and to carry the rider...

You've done the right thing in having the fitter out, so I'm sure if it is a reputable company with well trained fitters, they will want to get it right for you! I love my treeless and wouldn't swap it - definitely worth sticking with it and getting it right. :-)

As a convert to Solution Saddles, I would highly recommend them. I have one on their payment plan as couldn't afford the full amount at the time. Great investment - I got a good price on Ebay for my first model and upgraded this year to the new Smart V15 - fantastic ride on all my horses. You...

I'm definitely a convert to Solution Saddles. I have just upgraded to the new Smart V15 and love it. All the horses are happy in it - and I've got a real mixed bunch with every back shape imaginable. Would thoroughly recommend you test ride this new version if you are using older models. I got a...

What did your saddler say? Surely this is the best opportunity saddlers will have to improve understanding and update their skills...

That's got to be the must-see event of the year!! Definitely going!

The Saddle Research Trust have launched a new Referral Scheme to help owners combat saddle related problems. This includes unresolved and undiagnosed poor performance issues. It would be worth your while to check it out as it could help you reach a definitive diagnosis and get the best...

LOL! Sorry - but that's forums for you! I understand your frustrations, but Red-1 is right - people are just trying to help - and it's now a long thread, so chances are that no-one is reading and understanding every word - but of course, you are living every moment of the hell.... Most back...

Completely agree with Red-1. The Solution Saddles Advisors are very knowledgeable. I have the new SMART Sport VT which has a wider gullet and a bigger weight bearing panel which my horses are very happy in. That sort of reaction has to be a pain response and unless you want to take on a...

I found a Smart model from Solutions Saddles works well too. It flexes with the back movement instead of rolling around - much comfier for both of us!