GP/Jump saddle for short backed

anon345

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Hi
I've got a 13.2 5yo cob that is incredibly short backed but not massively wide. Flat backed with no wither. She has a 17" wide fylde hayden that fits her like a glove but doesn't fit me with long legs. But a 16.5 wide thorowgood pony club long leg is too long and too narrow.
Hoping to find a secondhand leather as budget does not stretch to new unfortunately.
Any suggestions on what to look for with thin panels as anything with big panels just perch on top and also a 16"? But need enough flap for long legs ?
Obviously will get saddle fitter out but the ones around me don't carry many with them.
 

Sossigpoker

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Look for a saddle with wide seat as it will give your thigh extra room.
I have a 17 inch Lavinia Mitchell jump saddle which rides like a 17.5 as it's wide through the twist.
Before that I had a 17 inch Kent and Masters cob saddle and it was like a child's saddle, I kept falling off as just couldn't balance in it due to lack of room.
 
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