kit279
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OP - I have had 2 Devoucoux dressage saddles, one Makila and one Mendia. I didn't much get on with the Mendia which was pretty hefty in size and weight and didn't really fit the TBs that I have. However, I liked the Makila to ride in and only sold it as the panels were getting a bit old and it wasn't a ideal fit on the horses anymore. I did think about getting the panels replaced but I wanted to try a Butet dressage saddle which is the one I have now. I really love Butet saddles - have a XC one as well. They are lovely and light and suit me well. For my horses, who have all been typical TB shape, they have fitted them all well and I think, more importantly, the horses go well and happily in them - better than in any other saddles - which is the main point. I think, as much as anything, it's the WEIGHT of the saddle that seems to make the difference. I have one horse who is a bit cold-backed and traditional English flocked saddles are always a bit heavy for him - he is demonstrably happier in the Butets.
If I were to buy another saddle, I would always get a Butet these days and would go to Sederholm again for one. I have no experience of having a Devoucoux made to measure but it is a lot of money if things don't fit and I always tend to go for second-hand in a fairly standard shape and let the horse be the best judge of how well it truly fits.
If I were to buy another saddle, I would always get a Butet these days and would go to Sederholm again for one. I have no experience of having a Devoucoux made to measure but it is a lot of money if things don't fit and I always tend to go for second-hand in a fairly standard shape and let the horse be the best judge of how well it truly fits.