Henri de Rivel Endurance Saddles?

[jm2k]

Any feedback - good or bad welcome please as looking to buy one for my Arab.
Its very cheaply priced for a brand new saddle due to shop closure but as ive never seen one i have no idea how good quality they are.

 

[pip6]

Never heard of this brand, not common one on uk endurance circuit.

 

[jm2k]

Never heard of this brand, not common one on uk endurance circuit.

They seem to be more popular and reputed for jumping but cant find out anything for endurance.

Would you know anything about Bench Saddlers in Walsall (they have a more usual looking endurance saddle with extra padding and panels)

 

[muddy_grey]

I have an HdR jump saddle and really like it. I got it second hand over 3 years ago and it still looks great. Have had many comments from others about it. Don't know anything about the endurance saddles though

 

[LessThanPerfect]

probably best to ask someone like performance equestrian as they are endurance specialists and compete themselves---they are very helpful and could probably point you in right direction for an endurance saddle.

 

[jm2k]

probably best to ask someone like performance equestrian as they are endurance specialists and compete themselves---they are very helpful and could probably point you in right direction for an endurance saddle.

Already ride endurance but the riders I know compete higher level so they are into much more specialised saddles which are far out of my price range even second hand.
Will be seeing everyone at Red Dragon but thats over a month away and all of us will be riding.

 

[pip6]

I love my podium. lady to ask about these is zoe at pioneer harness. My friend tried 2 types of free and easy saddles, professionally fitted by fne specialist saddler. She kept falling off at every ride, and horse developed back and gait issues, ruined a whole season. Once she changed him out, went back to his excellent self and she stopped falling off. Some people love them, but after seeing her problems and the fact she was charged for multiple fittings on 2 saddles that didn't fit, plus loosing money buying 2 new saddles which fitter would only take back for resale at used prices, I wouldn't go near them.

Pathfinder also make lovely saddles, more gp shape, very comfy.