I'd like an opinion on saddle fit but don't know which angles to photograph

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My sharer thinks my saddle might need reflocking but I'm not sure. My saddler charges nearly £50 call out fees (and then between £35-£85 depending on what needs done) since money is tight I don't really want to spend that if I don't need the saddle reflocked especially since I've got vaccinations and teeth due aswell :o

I'd like to get some opinions here but I don't know which angles are best to take photo's from. Can anyone help please?
 
Either side straight on level with the horses back fairly close up, one from either side at the front looking toward the bum showing how it fits on the shoulder, one showing down the gullet from the front, and one taken from behind the horse at back level.

I would imagine those would give a pretty good idea :) (if that makes sense)
 
Cheiro1 said:
Either side straight on level with the horses back fairly close up, one from either side at the front looking toward the bum showing how it fits on the shoulder, one showing down the gullet from the front, and one taken from behind the horse at back level.

I would imagine those would give a pretty good idea :) (if that makes sense)
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Brilliant! Yes that makes sense, thank you :D I'll try and get some pics for tomorrow :)

Oh should I do pics with or without saddlecloth? Or both?
 
Reflocking might be needed if the flocking is hard, lumpy or uneven all of which will not show on photos.
 
Clava said:
Reflocking might be needed if the flocking is hard, lumpy or uneven all of which will not show on photos.
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I think my sharer was talking about the fit of it, it's not lumpy but I don't know if it's hard, I'll give it a prod on Friday :)

I didn't get a chance to take pics today and mum is doing them herself tomorrow as I'm starting a work experience placement so the soonest I'll get up there will be Friday :(
 
No to close ups. A shot of the horse on level ground, stood square, head and neck in "neutral", saddle girthed firmly with no pad. A close up does not show the balance of the saddle, this does.

Second shot is horse stood the same, stand close by the horse's head and take a photo, well lit from behind you, showing the pommel down to the bottom of the flap, trying to show the angle of all the various layers of flap etc down the side. This shows clearance and tree angles.

If you search for "free saddle checks native" on YouTube you'll see a guide.
 
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