Piksija
Member
4y.o Lithuanian draft horse, wintec all purpose saddle 18 inch, white gullet in. Using a gel mat under saddles. That is how print on the skin looks like. How do you think? Fits or not?
Is my saddle fitting on my horse?
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I used to be decisive, now I'm not so sure...
I can't see a photo, but wouldn't be able to judge the fit of a saddle by the mark it leaves behind anyway.
I would recommend getting a saddle fitter in person to judge.
I would recommend getting a saddle fitter in person to judge.
Gloi
Too little time, too much to read.
I don't think she lives somewhere that has saddle fitters
Widgeon
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Could you consider taking some better photos (there's no photo showing at the moment, but you will want photos of the actual saddle sitting on the horse, not just sweat marks) and maybe emailing a few UK or Europe based saddle fitters? If you don't have access to an "in person" saddle fitter, some fitters will give advice based on photos and measurements, for example you can use an unfolded wire coat hanger to make a tracing of the shape of your horse's withers. It would be worth a go if you can't get someone to actually come and look at your horse. Much better than nothing. There may be some people on the forum who can suggest fitters who could assist?
Elno
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Can't see the photo, but a Wintec and draft horse don't sound like a good fit. I had a large Zemaituka up until recently (also a Lithuanian breed) who didn't fit any of the Wintec or Bates saddles, not even the wide models.
Also, if the saddle has Cair panels (as opposed to wool or latex flocking) then you're not supposed to have anything under them like a gel pad. I currently ride in a Bates on my new horse (same manufacturer only leather saddle) and I got a reprimand from a licenced Bates/Wintec fitter when I had trouble with my saddle slipping for trying a gel anti-slip pad.
Elno
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If she lives in Lithuania they most certainly have saddle fitters.