Horseysheepy
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Saddle fitter has suggested a couple of brands for my horse and I've never come across this GFS range before.
Anybody own or ridden in one?
Thanks.
Anybody own or ridden in one?
Thanks.
GFS Transition saddles
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Wheresthehoofpick
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I have a GFS transition GP. Bought new about a month ago.
My saddle journey has been mighty! I love it. Can't say that it is particularly beautifully made for the money. Compared to my cob's custom made Andrea Hicks saddle. However my horse used to attack me when I tacked her up and I always got sore riding. Both of us are now comfy and happy.
My saddle journey has been mighty! I love it. Can't say that it is particularly beautifully made for the money. Compared to my cob's custom made Andrea Hicks saddle. However my horse used to attack me when I tacked her up and I always got sore riding. Both of us are now comfy and happy.
PinkvSantaboots
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I had a GFS Pro event years ago and found it fine it basically was the only saddle that fitted my horse so it wasn't bought through choice as such.
Horseysheepy
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That's good to hear. Yes saddle fitting is certainly a journey, you could say that! I've come away from Native types now, but can remember well how awkward to fit they can be!
I've got 2 Monarchs sat at home, and I must say, the leather quality and workmanship is nowhere near as good in the newer Monarch.
Horseysheepy
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I had one of those a few years ago, nice saddle if I remember.
Wheresthehoofpick
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When the saddler produced it I was a bit surprised as I thought Monarch was "GFS Monarch". She said they now have two ranges
For me the tree felt different to the monarch.
I am not sure if they are great quality. I bought new out of desperation. (My mare was putting me on an interesting weight loss programme by removing pieces of me!! ). She loves it. Is a transformed creature. She even wooffles the saddle when I bring it in. She used to attack the others. ?.
I have really struggled with saddle fit for me. I find it really comfy. I am clearly a weird shape. I have every seat saver known to man but haven't even considered putting one on this saddle.
For me the tree felt different to the monarch.
I am not sure if they are great quality. I bought new out of desperation. (My mare was putting me on an interesting weight loss programme by removing pieces of me!! ). She loves it. Is a transformed creature. She even wooffles the saddle when I bring it in. She used to attack the others. ?.
I have really struggled with saddle fit for me. I find it really comfy. I am clearly a weird shape. I have every seat saver known to man but haven't even considered putting one on this saddle.