Torryvald
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Has anyone got a balance saddle and what do you think of them? I am thinking of buying one for my young horse as I have heard they are good, but I don't know anyone who uses one. Cheers
Balance saddles
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KJJ
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Has anyone got a balance saddle and what do you think of them? I am thinking of buying one for my young horse as I have heard they are good, but I don't know anyone who uses one. Cheers
[/ QUOTE ]4 people at my yard have them..
2 rate them and will never use another saddle on their horse again
2 hated them and sold them on!!
I think it's about how your horse goes in them - it works for some, and is comfortable and others aren't.
Has anyone got a balance saddle and what do you think of them? I am thinking of buying one for my young horse as I have heard they are good, but I don't know anyone who uses one. Cheers
[/ QUOTE ]4 people at my yard have them..
2 rate them and will never use another saddle on their horse again
2 hated them and sold them on!!
I think it's about how your horse goes in them - it works for some, and is comfortable and others aren't.
Torryvald
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That's interesting, I may try and pick up a second hand one, like you say it probably just depends on preference, but I like the idea that they allow the horse to move freely.
thanks
thanks
KJJ
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That's interesting, I may try and pick up a second hand one, like you say it probably just depends on preference, but I like the idea that they allow the horse to move freely.
thanks
[/ QUOTE ]I would suggest if you can, arrange a consultation around £50 (plus travel - I see you are in Scotland so may not be viable!) it is invaluable to see the difference in the different width saddles that are used and which suits your horse best... Judy (the lady that came to our yard) defo knew what she was talking about!
It's actually very difficult to 'fit' the saddles yourself ... and also they are pretty difficult to get second hand - but good luck!!
Certainly email balance for info etc, x
That's interesting, I may try and pick up a second hand one, like you say it probably just depends on preference, but I like the idea that they allow the horse to move freely.
thanks
[/ QUOTE ]I would suggest if you can, arrange a consultation around £50 (plus travel - I see you are in Scotland so may not be viable!) it is invaluable to see the difference in the different width saddles that are used and which suits your horse best... Judy (the lady that came to our yard) defo knew what she was talking about!
It's actually very difficult to 'fit' the saddles yourself ... and also they are pretty difficult to get second hand - but good luck!!
Certainly email balance for info etc, x
Nathalie
Member
I paid for a consultation and was disappointed. The rep was more interested in selling a saddle even though my horse was not happy in them. She could not either explain the principle to me : use a saddle that's too wide, then fill it up with pads ... Is it not better to have a saddle that fits properly in the 1st place ? the pads are then called stuffing.
Web site sounds nice but did not work in practice
Web site sounds nice but did not work in practice
Nathalie
Member
I paid for a consultation and was disappointed. The rep was more interested in selling a saddle even though my horse was not happy in them. She could not either explain the principle to me : use a saddle that's too wide, then fill it up with pads ... Is it not better to have a saddle that fits properly in the 1st place ? the pads are then called stuffing.
Web site sounded nice but did not work in practice
Web site sounded nice but did not work in practice
Partoow
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I'm sorry but this type of saddle makes NO sense Every horse i have had dealings with has ended up having a problem. Maybe if i ask you this question... 'do you buy shoes 2x s too big and then wear lots of socks to make them fit? '
Dont be swayed by a sales person be persuaded by a good saddler who has a wide range of choices and can give you good ideas. There is no hard and fast rules but some ideas are quite frankly non starter.
Dont be swayed by a sales person be persuaded by a good saddler who has a wide range of choices and can give you good ideas. There is no hard and fast rules but some ideas are quite frankly non starter.
lindahaydock
Member
I was very lucky that I had the chance to try a balance saddle before I bought one. It did take a while for me to gel with it, but my horse seemed to go so much better in it, so I persevered. I had only recently bought her and she came with a 'made to measure' saddle that was far too small and tight on her. I had a balance saddle fitted and within weeks I was amazed to see how much her muscle tone improved, her shape changed considerably.
At the end of the day I think its what suits you and your horse.
I did pay for a consultation and found it really useful, as it allowed me to try the whole range of saddles. I felt it was worth it and would recommend it if you are seriously considering spending so much money on a saddle.
They do come up from time to time on ebay, also worth mentioning that the consultants do carry some 2nd hand saddles.
At the end of the day I think its what suits you and your horse.
I did pay for a consultation and found it really useful, as it allowed me to try the whole range of saddles. I felt it was worth it and would recommend it if you are seriously considering spending so much money on a saddle.
They do come up from time to time on ebay, also worth mentioning that the consultants do carry some 2nd hand saddles.