I've got Cair in my GP for my mare and she likes it - she didn't like the flocking saddle I used before and that was a wintec, so I did see a difference when I changed over. I've also got Cair in my dressage saddle which I like.
i had the same question before x-mas . borrowed a friends bates close contact 2 weeks ago and got the saddler out to fit it, but it didn't suit him (hes an irish draft). so i've got a knightrider marshall looks like a a AMERIGO VEGA SPECIAL JUMPING SADDLE but 1/3 of the price and so comfy(from ebay £450 from local saddlery £650 and wanted £550 for a secondhand one !!)