albion k2 jumping saddle - any good?

[lea]

Has anyone used this saddle to jump 1m+. If so what are your thoughts as I am interested in buying one for affiliated jumping. Thanks

 

[disco]

I'm not a fan of Albion because I found them to be too bulky.

I tried the k2 but didn't like it to ride in. It was far too padded for me.

In the end I bought a close contact Amerigo which I absolutley love!

 

[Halfstep]

I don't like them personally as I find them very bulky and I prefer a more close contact feeling for jumping. There is something odd about the seat as well. I school a horse weekly who has one of these and tbh I dread riding in it.

 

[applestroodle]

i used to have one but i sold it, biggest regret!! it was great for jumping in had huge knee rolls that kept u glued in, brilliant for going down drops or big jumps! it was very heavy though but all albions are i think?!

 

[ColouredFan]

I show jump in a Pessoa, its great, gives you a really close contact feel. would like an Albion for XC though

 

[lea]

I used to have a wintec close contact saddle as my horse was still growing and I found the seat in that ok. My saddler says though my horse does not suit a too forward cut which rules out the bates and a number of others. She has told me to stick to english saddles for english shaped backs!

Crewe saddlery are bring a k2 next week but I have also asked to see the ideal impala and jeffires f1 if they have it. Finding a new saddle is a nightmare.

 

[Quarrybank]

I love mine.

Especially if you're tall like me, it has large flaps & knee rolls & is very secure. It's also v v comfetable. I evented to PN with it.

 

[samp]

I used to hate mine but once I got used to it I now love it. It keeps you secure with horses that have a tendency to have ad odd jump etc

 

[Morrigan_Lady]

I loved my K2, made me feel very sucure. Ive got a Bates close contact now and I do like it, but feel much safer in the K2.

 

[ihatework]

I love my K2 jump, but if you like really flat close contact saddles then you won't like the K2. The K2 has big thigh and knee rolls and a slightly deeper seat than a flat CC saddle. Makes hacking out bearable though unlike the flat saddles!

 

[KatB]

Loved it on my pony, hated it on my horse. My pony I needed a "glued in position but not really "ride" " saddle, my horse i need a saddle I can ride him in, and found it too bulky, I was fighting against it all the time. Doesnt give you much freedom...

 

[Puppy]

Love my K2s

............... And have a N/M Brown, 17.2" jumping one for sale if you're interested

 

[Ruggers]

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I love mine.

Especially if you're tall like me, it has large flaps & knee rolls & is very secure. It's also v v comfetable.

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i agree completly i love albion.

 

[Evadiva1514]

I absolutely adore my K2!! One of the comfiest saddles i have ever ridden in!!