Dressage saddles for hippopotamus

[scats]

What makes do you rate? I’m looking to have Millie fitted with a dressage saddle, but the problem I have is she is exceptionally wide. We tried a Kent and masters dressage saddle (as she wears a K&M GP) but it slid about all over the show, despite being professionally fitted, and I ended up up her neck in a competition. So they are a big nope.

I would love something like a prestige, but I’ve had a saddle fitter tell me that they just don’t match Millie’s shape/width.
She is flat backed with big shoulders.
Budget up to £2k.

I’ve looked at the Chunky Monkey Fb Page, but don’t know anyone who has had one.

 

[Asha]

Have a look at equipe Olympia. You can pick them up second hand now . They fit my flat back big shouldered ID mare ?

 

[blitznbobs]

Second the equipe olympia - my
Go to dressage saddle i have one in a 2+ on my heavy weight cob and they do a 3+ as well

 

[DirectorFury]

+3 to Equipe, though mine is currently in a Dapple while I wait for a brown Equipe! There’s a +2.5 in black on saddles direct at the moment for just under £2k, and with it you get a 3 day trial so can send it back if it doesn’t fit.

 

[photo_jo]

A friend used a wow on a rhino

 

[Scotsbadboy]

Have a look at Balance International. Might be over budget for new but they do occasionally come up 2nd hand!

 

[JulesRules]

I've just got a Bates wide for my coffee table shaped Highland pony. Tried a couple but this was the one that didn't slip.

 

[Noble]

I have just had a Jeffries Liberty dressage saddle fitted to my xwide mare (by my saddle fitter), it has a hoop tree and is designed for generous types? I have ridden in it 4 times now, got it on Friday, and I'm really pleased with the feel and my very opinionated mare has shown a huge improvement. New it is in your budget but she has a second hand 17.5 xw in second hand at the moment £1100, she has the press to make final adjustments if required (mine was second hand 17" and she adjusted it from w to XW) I also have part exchanged my K&M for it which was unstable. I have a feeling you are in my area?

 

[scats]

Thanks everyone. I’ll have a look at some of those suggestions.
Noble- I am Wirral based.

 

[Noble]

Thought so, message me if you want more info or to pop the Jeffries on her.

 

[GoldenWillow]

I have an AH Classic dressage on my cob after trying a few that either didn't suit him or me. He's an xw fit.

If Chunky Monkey saddles are still made by Silhouette that would put me off them as had a very wonky saddle from Silhouette.

 

[McFluff]

I had an ideal - hoop H&M tree - on mine. Was very comfy, and for your budget you could choose colour and features.

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

AH saddles! Got a gp on my round shapeless connie and impatiently waiting to push this baby out so I can get a dressage too.

 

[Fruitcake]

I have a Chunky Monkey dressage and love it! It's so comfy and fits so well, with no rolling, slipping etc. It's on a hoop tree, which I think helps with this. They do a mono flap in the dressage too which helps with bulk under your leg on a wider horse.

 

[Cowpony]

Second AH saddles. I have two and they are lovely. And fit wide barrels well.

 

[sbloom]

Happy to answer any questions about AH.

 

[scats]

Happy to answer any questions about AH.

Thank you, I don’t suppose you know of anyone who fits them up this way (North West)?

 

[sbloom]

Contact Plateau Holistic Equine - https://www.plateauholisticequine.com

 

[scats]

Contact Plateau Holistic Equine - https://www.plateauholisticequine.com

Thank you! x

 

[scats]

Got a fitting booked with plateau holistic a week on Monday. Thanks sbloom x

 

[scats]

So it seems I’m less easy to fit than Millie!
Looks like I’m going to have to have the seat building up a bit for me with more support. I’m very narrow in the pelvis and have so many issues with my SI and coccyx, that I need the seat of the classical dressage, but on the supercob tree. Fortunately we are in good hands now so should be sorted with something in a couple of weeks time.