Petalpoos
Well-Known Member
Has anyone out there had any experience of using western type saddles on wide horses? I have a Haflinger mare whose withers are completely flat. She is currently somewhat overweight, but even when she is not, she is very rotund. My Canadian partner would like to start riding her, but he is more comfortable in a western type saddle. Does anyone know whether a girth and cinch type of arrangement is less liable to slipping than an English one?
Also, how does one go about fitting a western saddle? Has anyone found any good suppliers in southern England for western or Aussie saddles? I rather like the look of these Tucker saddles http://www.tuckersaddles.com/catalog16.shtml as they have a handle rather than a horn, but don't know if they are sold in the UK, but something like that.
Sorry about all the questions, but all info welcome please as I know very little about Western type saddles. Thanks.
Also, how does one go about fitting a western saddle? Has anyone found any good suppliers in southern England for western or Aussie saddles? I rather like the look of these Tucker saddles http://www.tuckersaddles.com/catalog16.shtml as they have a handle rather than a horn, but don't know if they are sold in the UK, but something like that.
Sorry about all the questions, but all info welcome please as I know very little about Western type saddles. Thanks.