Excelle saddles and XC saddles in general

[Saf]

Hi all

Saf had the physio this week and she found rather a large number of sore points

some of which might be down to my saddle, needless to say saddler coming wed to have a look, but it has me looking at saddles just in case.

What XC saddles do you like? If I had to change would prefer a single flap, if I got on with one? Have been used to Albion K2 with the big blocks

So recommendations please

 

[Weezy]

Excelle's are v nice - BBs has one and I have ridden in it and rated it. However, I went for an Ideal Springbok as it suited me better - VERY VERY nice saddle, and if it had have suited P I wouldn't have bought a WOW.

As much as I love Albion saddles they do not love me as I am too long from hip to thigh.

 

[Saf]

Hi Weezy

I have an Ideal dressage saddle and love it will go take a look, I only have little short legs

Thankies

 

[H-J]

I bought the same saddle as BB's a few months ago, and although it has taken me a while to get used to it I love it now, and so does Dexter. There is alot of clearence around the withers, lovely leather and very light.

Just would be a real change if you are used to big knee roles

 

[Saf]

Hi Holly

Always had stubens before like a brick so sure could change.
Could you let me know a price, Pm if prefer, trying to make plans worst case if have to change my saddle
Ta

 

[H-J]

Yes I had a Stuuben before my Barnsby event saddle and they are so heavy and hard arent they.

http://www.tackdirect.co.uk/prod_show.asp?id=14 This is where I got my saddle from

 

[Saf]

Ta HJ

 

[H-J]

I did a template sent it to Exselle after I had ordered it, and then when arrived my saddle fitter came out to fit it a bit better but she said it was fine, she would have been happy with the fit if she had made it herself so was very pleased

 

[BBs]

I love my Excelle.
It takes a bit of getting use to if you are use to big knee blocks. But I wouldnt swap it now - well only for a Butet, but tbh its as good as one of those, just half the price

 

[mrussell]

For me and OH, it has to be the WOW... single flap, choice of positions, choice of colours/styles... and the flexibility of having atleast 3 saddles in one....

Great

 

[eventergirl87]

One the horses at work has a made to mesure one, the monoflap, i thought it was very nice when I rode in it

 

[juliehannah58]

Oooh I bought my Excelle Close contact jumping saddle about 5 weeks ago and I love it! My mare is so much softer over her back since being in it, I think the flexible tree works wonders

 

[Saf]

Thanks everyone, will see what saddler says on wed about my saddles and then will have to sell body parts to get a new one, anyone want a kidney?

Does that count as advertising? Sorry