Anyone jumping @ lower levels use a Jumping Saddle?

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Hi all just wondering if anyone her jumping at a lower level 70's/80's/90's uses a Jumping Saddle & find a difference as opposed to using a GP Saddle..?

Ive a K2 GP which I adore but as Im starting to go out & do more regular XC & SJ am wondering if a Jumping saddle would be worth considering:)
 
My 'jumping' saddle is that old I'm not sure when it was made whether it was classed as a jumping saddle or GP! I'd probably lean towards it being more of a forward cut GP, which I suppose could be described as a jumping saddle lol!

If your saddle works for you and it makes you feel secure and confident doing XC and SJ, I'd maybe hold on to it for the meantime. Generally jumping saddles are more beneficial when jumping bigger as they allow riders more freedom to move with the size of the bascule. I tend to stick with saddles that suit me and my riding style and make me secure if needs be.
 
Whatever suits you !! If you would feel more comfortable in a jumping saddle then why not, no matter the height. I always jump in a jumping saddle even though I rarely jump anymore after I was badly injured and never very high these days. I use a Black Country cross country saddle and I love it, gives you a really good feeling of security and puts you into a great position. Try a few out first and feel the difference. I also have a Harry Dabbs which is less "extreme" than the Black Country but also great and I actually sometimes use this for hacking and general schooling too so you could always look for something like that that you would get a bit more use out of.
 
I've always used GP saddles but mainly because I couldn't afford to buy more than one saddle and didn't see the point, then finally I decided to get a dressage and jumping saddle instead when my lovely GP broke. I wished I'd done it years ago, I'm so much more secure in the jumping saddle than before as my legs don't move at all but I was jumping bigger, about 1'10". I think no matter what size you are jumping, if you are more secure in the saddle your jumping can only get better :) Why don't you get a saddler out and try a jumping saddle you may be surprised, I didn't think it would make much difference to me but it did.
 
Maybe try one out and see, before committing to a purchase?
Personally, I jump, hack and do flatwork all in a jumping saddle (K2 Jump), because it's more comfortable for me. Whatever works for you!
 
Yes and it makes a big difference.

However I have a thorowgood gp saddle now which is also good as a low level jumping saddle! (Well more so than my previous gp saddles!)
 
I only have a jumping saddle and do everything in it too. But it works for me as I have long legs, especially hip to knee, so need the more forward cut flap. I jump about 2'6 at the moment, but love my saddle and wouldn't ever want to go back to a GP. My saddle has nice big knee rolls too which saved me coming off earlier when horse decided to put in a nice spook and spin!
 
Another that only has a jump saddle (K2) and I love it. I feel far more secure and wouldn't ever go back to a GP.
 
Yes, I have jumping saddles and dressage saddles, it's been years and years since I had a GP saddle, imho it makes all the difference. However I am all and I don't generally fit in GP saddles!
 
Recently bought myself an Albion K2 - whilst currently I'm jumping courses of 70/80cm and jumping 90cm fences it was definitely worth the money.

Horse seems to go better in it, I feel more secure when jumping and I get the use out of it as my yard hosts various leagues and jumping fun days.

If you can justify spending money on one, and will get the use out of it then I say go for it! I still have my GP but prefer to school in my jump as I feel more secure in it an prefer it to my GP which is also a K2
 
Hmmm... Well I have a jumping saddle on my youngster and haven't even jumped him yet lol

Having said that it's not a particularly forward cut one and it was what fitted us both the best. GPs just weren't working out for us and we weren't ready for a dressage saddle.
 
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