Help needed with accessories for new saddle

[rockymountain]

Hi

I am about to purchase a new Bates Isabell Dressage saddle and need help with what to buy.

The shopping list - Sprenger Bow Balance Stirrups
Bates Stirrup leathers
Dressage Girth needed
Pads - Half Pad + Normal non padded pad
or
Padded pad with padding at the top

The Girth - Now here is a problem, I have been told not to use the Humane ones as they contribute to the saddle moving forward, I need a shaped one but should it be an all leather , neoprene or string.? I like the ones with roller buckles and elastic there are so many out there.....

Saddle pads/Numnahs - Another problem, I ride with my weight at the back of the saddle and the saddle needs to have wedge in the back.
Should I get a sheepskin pad that will give extra protection for my horses back or once the wedges are in should I have a pad - not sure if i should give the protection anyway ,( I do not want to feel perched on top of the horse, I want to sit in - if you know what i mean ).

Should you get one pad with the sheepskin padding built in or do you use a half pad and another pad underneath ? Sorry for the silly question but I do not know how this works ! and what the benefit is of either method...

Can you help ( anyone with pictures )

 

[Maisy]

I personally, would want a saddler to fit the saddle (you may fit that one just doesn't fit you or your horse) so that you don't need to have the wedge underneath.

They would then be able to advise on girths/leathers etc....

 

[scribble]

have saddle refitted as you should not be riding on the bck of the saddle. kidneys are underneath and will quicklly lead to sore back. you move or change the saddlle, not use a pad or wedge.

 

[rockymountain]

Saddle fitter coming at end of march - found someone with the Isabell Wintec

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