I have a massively embarrassing Q regarding Albion K2 Jump Saddles...

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Yes, VERY embarrassing, and I am very sorry....

I have been yearning after an Albion K2 jump for ages, finally have a horse that fits one. So off I trot and proudly purchase said saddle, have it properly fitted etc. I have now ridden in it about 6 or 7 times and I have the sorest, most bruised, ahem, lady bits ever.

I have never had this before and its blinkin’ crippling.

Any ideas? I've tried a variety of pants but no change. The saddle fits and I can only assume I am riding 'wrong' somehow.

Sorry for the nature of this post but I am blatantly exploiting the anonymity of the forum as I really don't feel I can march up to my friends on the yard and start asking them such a personal and embarrassing question!!!
 
It took me ages to get used to the k2 I had on my pony. I hated it unless I rode really short in it! So, short stirrups are worth trying, I really can't ride in anything with blocks like that anymore though!
 
ArcticFox said:
I have just been informed, by someone who reads H&H, to try some vaseline in the nether regions.

Not a bad suggestion I thought!

:)
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The mind boggles... Thanks for the suggestion. It not so much a friction issue, more of a bruising issue. Like my weight is distributed in the wrong place? That would suggest that the saddle isnt fitting properly though if its putting me in the wrong place? My other horse only has a 16.5" saddle so maybe I have got used to riding all squished up and need to stretch out in the saddle more (this one is 17.5").

Either way, its extremely painful and I get off walking like John Wayne!!!

And for the record, DO NOT put Arnica and Witch hazel 'down there'. I tried it the other night and I was numb for about 3 hours. Did the trick but a little disconcerting. Hubbie however thinks the whole thing is hilarious. Git :mad:
 
I used to have an Albion K2 and did find the seat really hard. I refused to hack out in it, as after a few minutes my bum would be numb. I sold it on sharpish as I hated it in all respects!
 
perhaps it is due to being used to riding in a smaller saddle. However I bought a dressage saddle for my boy (on ebay) and although it fitted him, it didn't fit me.

I felt the bit where the seat narrows before reaching the pommel was still too wide for me and after sitting trot it would give me bruises in my groin area. Was really sore so i sold it, def wasn't the saddle for me.

Is that what you mean??

Also my HHO stalker friend says to wear Sloggi knickers :D :D!
 
ArcticFox said:
Also my HHO stalker friend says to wear Sloggi knickers :D :D!
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I've given up on Sloggis as they hold my @rsecheeks together too tightly and I'm therefore perched on the saddle. You need to spread the bottom I've found. No undercrackers works well nowadays.

I have a K2 VSD, not the same problem but I think they have a very wide twist personally. 4 years later, I'm used to it but it doesn't do my riding any favours.
 
Yes thats what I mean! When I get on it doesnt feel uncomfortable, and to be fair its only after riding in it for about 40-50 mins I start thinking its a bit uncomfortable. I don't want to get rid of the saddle as its great and frankly I cannot afford another one.

Has anyone heard of/tried padded pants? Don't dressage riders wear them for all that bouncy sitting trot-type stuff??!!!
 
I can only jump in my albion k2 with nice short stirrups, if I try to hack or school in it I get terribly sore :( Have to say I absolutely love it for jumping though :)
 
Oh, go on. I can never resist an underwear post. Yes, I have a range from Equest! I think I got them from Rideaway. Some padded, some just reinforced.
 
HotToTrot said:
Oh, go on. I can never resist an underwear post. Yes, I have a range from Equest! I think I got them from Rideaway. Some padded, some just reinforced.
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Do they work? Does it not make you look like you are packing a bit 'extra' down there???!!! Jeez, I hope no boys read this thread. It'd shatter the image of horsey gals!!
 
Eeeep, we are really letting it all hang out now! I am going to have to PM you about the working bit, can't bring myself to go into detail on a forum.

You do have VPL in them. BUT shy of riding in a thong, I don't think you can get round VPL. I don't think they make you look too much like Lady Gaga circa 2009, no.
 
I ride in a thong! I once saw a photo of me competing and saw an obvious VPL that i don't wear anything else.

Would be nice if BE/BS/BD or any club would allow the use of dark breeches!! Seems you are only allowed black/blue if you are from overseas


I should probably add that nothing embarrasses me

Ever!!
 
I have an Albion K2 GP and I find the seat is very hard and uncomfortable. I use a Heather Moffatt seat saver for hacking.

I would replace it but it fits my horse and he's very difficult to fit so I'm stuck with it.
 
To be honest i would say that the saddle doesn't fit you. So unless you won't to get rid and get a saddle that fits both you and your horse then a seat saver is probably your best option.

I also found the same problem with two albion saddles i have ridden in - but i've never had it with any other bar one obscure make that was evidently far to wide a twist for me.
 
I hunt and jump in my albion K2 and the answer is definitely very short stirrups.

I'm really petite (think 5ft5 size 0/4 and and pushing 7 stone!) at first I found the K2 and many other saddles crippled me, everything is too wide infront! I then shortened my stirrups by a good 3 holes and this stops me getting tipped onto my front and stops the soreness!!
 
I used to have some "endurance" jods that had plenty of padding in the groin area. They were cheapy ones from Robinsons, but they dont do them anymore.

Short of that, maybe sew a furry lining in old pair of jods!
 
Ahhhhhhh - so it wasn't just me then!!

I had an old Albion Kontrol on previous horse, loved it and when it didn't fit new horse I set out in earnest to get a K2 Jump. Found one, fell in love with it instantly and tried desperately hard to ignore the very painful 'down there' place...

Eventually I could cope no longer and dug out my old Heather Moffat seat saver - thank god!!! Unfortunately had to sell the saddle as it really didn't suit my boy - I now have a Wow saddle and its like going everywhere sat in an armchair - amazing. 3 hour sponsored rides - no problem!
 
i love my Albion k2 but I cant school dressage style in it. It's a jumping saddle - it's not designed for cantering sitting in the seat. Fine walk, trot and 2 point canter but def do not recommend sitting to the canter in it - very uncomfy!
 
I have the same problem with my k2 (and just about every other saddle I've ever sat in!). I've solved the problem with very short stirrups and a gel seat saver with a sheepskin seat saver on top. I take the seat savers off to compete and managed a long format 3 day event with very short stirrups.
 
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