another saddle question- awkward horse!

[harrihjc]

Now he's changed shape yet again Flash's saddle just isn't fitting him right and I think I'll have to change it. He seems to be an absolute bugger to fit saddles to tho, we must have tried about 8 different makes of saddle over the last year and none have been quite right. He's nearly 6 and still filling out a fair bit, so ideally we need something adjustable, but nowhere seems to stock saddle company saddles locally (nearest place is 2 hours away according to website), and I don't think I can stretch to a WOW, which is a shame as they're based so close! Anyone got any recommendations? I've been told saddle company saddles aren't that comfy to ride in, and I do get back ache anyway.

 

[asbo]

i know saddle co fitters will travel, i am in Scotland and mine is coming from England this week

 

[Rowreach]

Treeless, it would also solve your own back problems

have a look at www.totalsaddlesolutions.com or pm me if you like

 

[harrihjc]

thanks asbo, might be worth giving them a ring then. Rowreach, can't really stretch to that much sadly, i'm intrigued tho, never had any experience with treeless

 

[CBAnglo]

I am a saddle company fitter and am based in London!

 

[harrihjc]

ah OK, i'm based in Canterbury in Kent, do you travel that far? We seem to be really out on a limb here!

 

[Orangehorse]

Get in touch with Kay Humphries, she goes out all over the country.
She doesn't advertise as she doesn't have to.

 

[StellaArtois]

Have you looked at revolver saddles if you google it you will find their website. I saw them at the horse of the year show and they looked really nice plus an adjustable tree for a changing youngster.

 

[Tiffany]

WOW sometimes have ex demos for sale. Also, if you can find out what size and type you need there are a few WOW saddles for sale on e-bay.

 

[harrihjc]

I may give WOW a call again, was in touch with them about ex demos in the summer. I think I'd love saddle shopping so much more if I had more money!!

 

[kerilli]

well, after yesterday's saddle fitting and choosing marathon, i'd say Ideal every time now.

 

[harrihjc]

I had thought about an Ideal, are they very adjustable like the saddle company ones?

 

[KatB]

Barnsby are the most adjustable "traditional" trees available if you have a good saddler. Ideal are good but not as adjustable.

 

[harrihjc]

Ah OK thanks Kat, I didn't know that. How's Godders doing?

 

[KatB]

Very good thanks

He is slightly wild from his hunting at the weekend!! But well!