good saddle makes

[**Connemara**]

I'm looking for new dressage and jumping saddles, does anyone know of any particularly good makes or personal favourites? must be proper leather

 

[blitznbobs]

Budget??

 

[**Connemara**]

Around £1700, prepared to pay for a really good saddle

 

[dreamcometrue]

Frank Baines saddles are lovely.

 

[sbloom]

What sort of horse, what are your preferences as a rider? Do you like flocking or foam, will it have to go on more than one horse? What seat size, as if a smaller size not all companies make them. Adjustable head plate or stable wooden tree? You start to see the problem....?! Also the fitter is just as, if not more, important than the saddle brand. You need a good one, and I'd recommend going with a good fitter above all else, unless they really stock nothing that could possibly fit your horse.

 

[Baileyhoss]

Oz (cremedementhe) has a very good article on his website about saddle construction and what to avoid. Def worth a look before you make up your mind.