First saddle for a 3/4yr old?

[Corona]

Can anyone recommend a good first saddle for a youngster? Excellent conf, although he is bound to change shape so either something easy to reflock/modify or something that will hold value and can be sold on as and when. I have considered a wintec and such, but I really don't find them too comfortable (for me

). Obviously don't want to spend a fortune, I think something a little more forward cut may be good, so I can be prepared for baby bucks and spooks lol.

Any thoughts much appreciated! x

 

[tikino]

i tend to use interchangable gullet synthetic saddles on my youngsters as they change so much and when they settle down there growing they get a good saddle

 

[ofcourseyoucan]

buy the best you can afford which fits him! and be prepared to change it as req as he will continue to grow and fill out for next couple of years! he needs to be comfortable to enjoy his early ridden work! try to keep his weight a constant dont allow to balloon in spring, and re assess every 4 to 6 months as to fit as he will change a lot!

 

[rlhnlk]

My plan with my youngster is to get a 2nd hand devoucoux (around the 1k mark hopefully) as it can be altered to fit, I've already got one on my grown up TB and find it fab for sitting broncs in

 

[tiggerette]

I used a wintec vsd, it's fit was easily altered, they are nice and light for a first saddle and my horse went well in it. I am just about to advertise it for sale as there is a good market for second hand ones as they hold their value well

 

[lily1]

Ive just bought a Kent & Masters changeable gullet saddle for my youngster.

 

[vicksey]

I have a kent and masters for my youngster, highly recommened!