Does anyone have a Bates VSD saddle?

[Blizzard]

If so I was wondering what you think of it?

Is it comfortable, how forward cut is it, I would love to see a pic of a horse wearing one so I can guage the shape of it on a horse!

 

[AmyMay]

I have a Bates Cair GP saddle. Love it to pieces.

YO has a Bates Jumping Saddle - horrid.

Any help??

 

[RachelB]

My share horse has a Wintec VSD which, theoretically, should be the same as a Bates one but leather (can get a pic up if you want?)
I don't like it much, I prefer a more forward-cut GP (I adore my Wintec 2000). I find my lower legs are really insecure in the VSD, but then I've only just started jumping seriously so it may just be my awful position!

 

[Stella]

I have one, I love it. Its good quality leather, very comfortable and frees-up my mare's big shoulders (that were previously restricted by the GP). I haven't had the opportunity to compare it with other VSDs so its difficult to comment on how forward cut it is.

I'll try to attach a picture but its not my strong point

No can't see how to do it - sorry!

 

[Stella]

St_Bernard - I can't reply to your pm because your pm box is full! Let me have your email address and I'll email you a photo.

 

[arwenplusone]

I have a Bates Momentum - I LOVE it.
V forward cut though but so secure for SJ