D123
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Anyone have experience with Albion slk dressage saddle? What kind of seat does it have? Would it be good for Arabians?
Albion slk reviews
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exracehorse
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I have slk on my warmblood. I doubt they would fit an Arab who tends to be shorter in the back and sometimes wide. Have a saddle fitter out to measure and discuss what type would suit x
nutjob
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I had one on an ISH, the width was adjustable, it had quite a deep seat which I liked but you need the right tree shape for your horse. Mine didn't fit either of my next 2 horses which were flatter in the back.
[151802]
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I have an SLK Ultima on my warmblood and whilst I love it, I can’t see that same saddle fitting an Arab; even with a very open head.
In my limited experience of Arabs, they tend to somewhat more involved to fit as they often don’t have much in the way of withers.
However, (prepared to be corrected) I believe Albion do offer a variety of trees if you buy from new. Best to check with a saddler if you’re unsure
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In my limited experience of Arabs, they tend to somewhat more involved to fit as they often don’t have much in the way of withers.
However, (prepared to be corrected) I believe Albion do offer a variety of trees if you buy from new. Best to check with a saddler if you’re unsure
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blitznbobs
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I have an old slk - super comfy but heavy and it’s a big armchair of a sadddle may be a bit long for an arab
exracehorse
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They tend to be generous in size. And yes heavy. Mine fits nearly every horse. Except my short backed mare who has a flat back.
Lucky Snowball
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I had a wide slk on an Arab cross. Very comfortable.
[151802]
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I don’t think the newer ones are so heavy. Mine is only about 3 years old and it’s quite light really, considering it’s a conventional saddle.
D123
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Thank you! No fitter where I live so glad I didn’t buy it online
D123
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Thanks so much! Shes def shorter backed.
D123
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Hi she’s currently in a medium wide tree, I was looking at a used one thanks so much.I have an SLK Ultima on my warmblood and whilst I love it, I can’t see that same saddle fitting an Arab; even with a very open head.
In my limited experience of Arabs, they tend to somewhat more involved to fit as they often don’t have much in the way of withers.
However, (prepared to be corrected) I believe Albion do offer a variety of trees if you buy from new. Best to check with a saddler if you’re unsure
D123
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What about the saddle wouldn’t fit isn’t the length of all saddles the same
nutjob
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No, saddles come in different lengths. The tree shapes can also be different, some fit a horse with a flat back some are more curved.
sbloom
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100% not. There are, arguably and according to some, at least 9 elements of saddle fit, and two 17" saddles may differ on every single one. Can you get some remote help from a fitter? You're really on a crap shoot trying to do this yourself.