If money was no object, what dressage saddle would you have?

I have yet to find a dressage saddle that didn't have too high a cantle for my liking (is it really only me that finds them incredibly annoying?); so I'd almost definitely end up with something more like the Dever working hunter saddle I used to loan - very straight cut, minimal knee rolls, and a fairly flat seat. In brown, because black tack is for carriage horses.

Actually, in an ideal world I'd have a custom made side-saddle, because I like them better, but it never hurts to be in possession of a cross-saddle in case someone else needs to ride the pony.
 
I adore my Harry Dabbs. Its been fitted to the horse beautifully but also designed with the knee blocks etc to fit me. Plus is really easy to alter the fit for the horse
 
pennandh said:
I have yet to find a dressage saddle that didn't have too high a cantle for my liking (is it really only me that finds them incredibly annoying?)...
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Nope, me too. My Silhouette is OK, but sadly doesn't fit B properly. We are making do padding it out atm (under saddler advice) whilst we look for something else. I tried a Monarch, but it was far too deep!

Need to find something that will fit B but that doesn't have a bucket seat :D
 
Thanks for all the replies. Such a lot of options! I had a brilliant time at badminton talking to all the saddlers. There were a couple that I didn't get a chance to speak to and a couple that were very interesting. Still trying to decide which it will be so going to get a saddler who stocks a few different makes out so I can see what my horse thinks of them (luckily I don't think they stock the Hermes, as being the most expensive, it would definitely be his choice!!)
 
Another who bought it anyway...I love my Bliss Paramour saddle, puts me in a great position and the horses love it too. Loads of customisation options and all made to order. I'd get the jump saddle too if money really wasn't an issue!
 
I have the one - AVA Saddles. Made to measure £1750.

I couldn't find anything to fit mine (inlcuding WOW which was my first choice). His wither grew a couple of inches, his gullet size increased (predicted by the saddler and fitted large and padded to start), padding slowly removed as he adjusted and now I have a happy horse, a comfy saddle and wouldn't change it for all the tea in China.
 
I adored my WOW dressage saddle. I have since bought a WOW GP saddle for my young horse and I'm having to put my WOW dressage up for sale as I cant justify it for my old boy who I now just a happy hacker. I love how adaptable they are and how comfy and secure I feel when riding in them. My only criticism would be how heavy they are but I believe the new models are lighter and, therefor, if money was no object a brand new WOW saddle would be my choice!
 
One that fits both me and my pony?

I have a pretty spectacular Prestige Venus K mono, but the blocks are too long for my short thighs, so it is uncomfortable to ride in :( It cost more than my pony too! *boo*
 
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