close contact saddles for long legged people!

[Jenni&Ditty]

Hi, I'm looking for a close contact saddle that is really really forward cut! My legs are really long from hip to knee and I can't fit my legs in all the ones I have tried, when I have my stirrups short enough for xc (and that is not overly short!). I know I could get one specially made but I was just looking for ideas of makes please, as ideally I'd like second hand. Thanks!

 

[millitiger]

There are loads, you just may have to have your knee over the front of the saddle sometimes like I do (and Mark Todd, WFP and countless other long legged people).

I currently have a Fairfax but also like most French monoflap saddles as well as Pessoas and Passiers.

WFP rides in Albions so assume they would suit too- personally I can't stand how blocky they are though.

 

[gunnergundog]

WFP rides in Albions so assume they would suit too- personally I can't stand how blocky they are though.

Albion revelation is what I have; they are now on an adjustable tree and will make them as 'blocky' or 'unblocky' as you like!

I liked the Fairfax and my horse went well in it but they don't do an 18" which I would have needed.

 

[PorkChop]

I use Frank Baines saddles for this very reason as they can put a longer more forward flap on any of their jumping saddles.

I am 6", with a very long hip to thigh and ride very short when jumping and so far this is the only make I have found that my knee doesn't have to go over the front of the flap

ETA I therefore do not need to use an 18" saddle, can squeek a 17" tree with 17.5" seat for my more short coupled horses.

 

[Wheels]

Have you thought about a wow?

The XC flaps angled forwards might be an option or you can have an extended flap.

 

[Jenni&Ditty]

Thankyou everyone!