Bates Momentum event saddle

[muffinthemule]

I'm considering one of these for affil. eventing but not tried yet - are they any use for TB event-types?
And can you get the fit adjusted (other than a gullet change) e.g. flocked in certain areas to adjust?
Also any ideas on going rate for a second hand (but good nick) one?
Thanksies!

 

[KatB]

I had one, loved it to ride in, but it didn't help me much as my legs were too short for it really!! Some saddlers will adjust it, but not many... I sold mine for about £650 I think second hand in very good condition

 

[muffinthemule]

Ooh that sounds good - am long thigh to knee so could be a goer...
Have got Albion K2 jumper at min and feel so restricted in it, even though it fits him fab - doh!

 

[KatB]

It will suit if you are long

It is a very very comfy saddle though. My horse didn;t like the cair though

 

[MegaBeast]

I've got one, I'm long from hip to thigh and it fits my leg perfectly and is very very comfy. Must admit I really dislike the Albion - found it very restrictive and the only time I've ever been bucked off was out of one of those! My mare is a 16.2hh TB and it fits her well.

If you go to a Bates specialist then they can add little fillet things to adjust the fit other than the gullet itself.

Someone on here has a second hand one for sale, can't remember her name but can visualise her signature - chestnut horse with a white blaze and think her xc colours are black and orange and she's from Aston le walls, hmmm, will rack my brains!

 

[KatB]

Ah yes she has, its a 17" though. I'm struggling with her user name too!!!!! Her horse is called Wookie...

 

[MegaBeast]

milz88 ! Have just looked through my messages as remembered asking her about it

 

[muffinthemule]

Ooh thanks v much chaps! (Slopes off to investigate how to send a PM....)

 

[Noodlejaffa]

I trialled one for a few weeks. Lovely saddle, fitted horse brilliantly, but my wee stumpy legs couldn't cope with it!

 

[chatter1]

I have one, only been sat in 5 times which I need to sell..... Tried PMing you but it says user not accepting........

 

[georgiegirl]

Im afraid I bought the one milz had for sale! Love it though so will highly recommend it! I'm only 5'2 and havent struggled with it height wise though? if anything I was worse in my k2 jumping saddle!

 

[muffinthemule]

Was being extremely blonde and couldn't find out how to switch the PM thing on

but think I'm in business now!
If you could have another go that'd be great!