Does a show saddle have to be straight cut?

[blueeyed20girl]

Hi there.. bought another saddle this week..this one fits much better than the ideal that i got the week before! its an oakfield house, working hunter saddle, so it is not straight straight cut, it brown and comfy, does it matter so much when you are showing hunters/riding horses? thanks

 

[Ranyhyn]

To be honest I would have thought a WH saddle would be perfect for showing a hunter. As for riding horses, maybe need to be a bit straighter, I'm not an expert BUT what level are we talking? If this is local, I really wouldn't worry! Good luck with your shows!

 

[Hippona]

I agree with Kitty.....mine's an Ideal WH....hoss is an arab. As long as it fits well, suits the horse and shows off his shoulder thats fine and dandy.

 

[blueeyed20girl]

Thanks for that! Mainly local with a few of the bit bigger agri shows, county is a bit expensive for me, as its just me and my sister, the cost of competing gets more and more! Yes i bought a 17 1.2 inch ideal working hunter, but it made my 2 look long backed? It just seemed small?

 

[Hippona]

I think the Ideals are petite...which is why a lot of arab owners go for them, what with most arabs being short-backed. Mines in a 16".

Oakfields are nice- probably more suited to your horse anyway.