argh! saddle nightmare, hair tearing out and stamping feet!

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Pharphar!

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please give advice brutal, honest and the rest!!

Had saddler out today as suspected the fattys saddle was rubbing and he hasn't been going so well in it. She said that the saddle i bought in sept doesnt fit him anymore. its kent and masters and was brand flamin new when i bought it!! had it fitted by a reputable fitter. Anyhew, the saddler said saddle is rubbing him, and she couldnt do a lot for it, said that due to it being interchangeable gullet the tree moves too much and even changing gullet and reflocking it wouldnt help him as really pinching at the front.

she doesnt sell saddles, only fits, and recommended Ideal GPD, Dever and Albion. I wanted to know what anyone elses opinion was on these, if anyone had had K&M probs and if they could recommend a decently priced brand that i can get for my boy (TB with mega shoulders!!!) thank you!!!
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If you bought it in September 2011 and if it was from a registered Master saddler, then you should legally be able to get your full money back.
They'll probably try and get out of this, and you will also need a written statement from the other saddler stating what the problem is, however once they reaslise you are well versed in these new regulations they will have to refund you, or correct it. If bought from a Master Saddler you have a 6 months guarantee.
 
My own saddler told me about these regulations, when I was buying a new saddle.
If after contacting your saddler, you think you might need this clarifying, then you should email SMS directly to ask what their advise is. www.mastersaddlers.co.uk

I'd act fast as the longer you keep the saddle, the less chance there is of getting it sorted out for as little as possible.
 
MissMincePie&Brandy said:
If you bought it in September 2011 and if it was from a registered Master saddler, then you should legally be able to get your full money back.
They'll probably try and get out of this, and you will also need a written statement from the other saddler stating what the problem is, however once they reaslise you are well versed in these new regulations they will have to refund you, or correct it. If bought from a Master Saddler you have a 6 months guarantee.
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It is entirely possible that he has changed that much in four months. IT may well be that the saddle wasn't right initially, though I@d hope not with a Qualified Saddle Fitter, but it is very hard to prove. And a Master Saddler is not qualified to fit saddles, a Qualified Saddle Fitter is so you are better placed not worse.

I can't really comment on those brands as I don't fit them - they should, between the three of them, provide enough options to find something to fit but it's impossible to say. Do as much reading as you can about saddle fit so you are not totally having to trust the fitter "in the dark" - ask her as many questions as you can and see if you like the answers. I am always happy to answer any questions and like my clients to know a few basics about fitting so they know when, and when not, to call me out to check the saddle.
 
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