Best synthetic saddle for a Highland pony

[rcm_73]

As the post says, I'm looking for a 16 or 17 inch synthetic saddle to suit a 14.2hh rather round and witherless Highland mare. Thinking synthetic as limited budget. Any suggestions please! (I'm used to fitting Thoroughbreds!)

 

[Erray]

Hi I have a thorowgood griffen 17in xw saddle. It came with my highland in july and he has now slimmed down and my own leather saddle fits him so I am possibly looking to sell it. It is in very good condition. PM me if you're interested.

 

[BouncingAlong]

Or a Thorowgood griffen 16.5? Practically unused, used a few times on a barrel-like welsh D.

 

[nijinsky]

I would definately go for a Thorowgood. It was the only saddle that fit my 13.2 welsh c.

 

[MagicMelon]

Im sorry but I hate Thorowgoods! I have a Griffin one and its horrible. Its the most uncomfy saddle Ive ever ridden in! BUT my Wintec Wide is SO comfy and fits my round Welsh D well (who also doesnt have withers). With CAIR, its also extremely lightweight.

 

[nijinsky]

I have a wintec pro for my tbx mare & it is lovely & comfy and fits perfectly. I bought a wintec VSD with cair for my new mare & it was absolutely horrid. I don't actually ride my welsh c but her rider said the Thorowgood was very comfy and it was a very good fit for the pony.

 

[tabithakat64]

I prefer Wintecs. But whatever saddle you get you need to get it fitted properly by a sadler.

 

[threeponies]

I found the wintec too forward-cut for my Highland and not at all comfy

 

[TigerLilly]

When i had my highland to start with i rode her in a old style thorowgood maxam i found the newer thorowgoods were no good and sat up to high hope this helps

 

[rabatsa]

Wintec extra wide

 

[mazziek]

i have a thorowgood cob on my extreeemmmmllly round highland fits him nice he goes well in it, had a wintec on my cob but he went better in thorogwood cob.would send u picture but not sure how?!?!?