Just seen the saddler - explained what i wanted and he thinks an Ideal Susannah would suit me. Anyone had one of these and what did you think. Just thought I'd ask before I fork out for one!!!
Apparently my saddler has supplied lots - a girl on my yard has one so i'm gonna ask her if i can have a look. He has also just taken another order for one and rattled off a whole list of people who have them so I will ask around.
i've got one on order now, it's a lovely saddle. however, i really do think you need to ride in one, and a few other types, before ordering... i rode in about 5 dressage saddles when i took the mare to the saddler's, before deciding on that one. for e.g. the Ideal Roella is similar but with a narrower twist (for petite riders, or just those who prefer the narrow twist feel). for me, the Susannah felt fantastic, as if it had been made exactly for me, my shape, and my leg position and style of riding.
really really try to have a sit in a few different ones first if you can, it's a lot of money if it's not perfect for you!
True do sit in them as I originally liked the Roella but when he brought it out for me and I sat in the Suzannah again I changed my mind and I am very petite.