lmp
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Hi all - just wondering if anyone can recommend a dressage saddle which is good if you have short legs? Horse is short-backed TB with fairly high withers so one with a cut-back would also be needed..
Thanks!
Thanks!
Dressage saddles for short legs!
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horsegirl
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Have you considered one of the VSD saddles on the market at the moment? Wintec do an OK synthetic one but plenty of companies do leather too.
spaniel
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If you find something you really like but it is too long you could always ask the manufacturer to put shorter flaps on especially for you. I have a stumpy friend who has to do this with all hers.
CBAnglo
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Depends on your budget.
If you are looking for a synthetic saddle, I would go for the Thorowgood as it has a cut back head which is ideal for high withers. Wintecs also fit TBs - I presume your TBx is quite TB-y?
If you want to have one "tailor made" i.e change length of flaps etc then I would get a Saddle Company saddle (but then I am a bit biased!). Almost every feature of a SC saddle can be changed - I definitely think the saddle needs to fit the horse but I also think it needs to fit the rider. Consequently for my dressage version I had the girth straps moved and the flaps changed (I also have short legs). If you get a certified SC fitter out to template they can make all these changes before the saddle is made. It saves a lot of time and money trying to get another saddle adjusted!
If you are looking for a synthetic saddle, I would go for the Thorowgood as it has a cut back head which is ideal for high withers. Wintecs also fit TBs - I presume your TBx is quite TB-y?
If you want to have one "tailor made" i.e change length of flaps etc then I would get a Saddle Company saddle (but then I am a bit biased!). Almost every feature of a SC saddle can be changed - I definitely think the saddle needs to fit the horse but I also think it needs to fit the rider. Consequently for my dressage version I had the girth straps moved and the flaps changed (I also have short legs). If you get a certified SC fitter out to template they can make all these changes before the saddle is made. It saves a lot of time and money trying to get another saddle adjusted!
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I'm 5 foot and Ralphs 16.2, I've got an Albion VSD in dark brown and use it for dressage and showing, works a treat. I'm not riding at the mo and my dressage instructor is riding for me, he is loving it too
