Jump saddles that fit like Black Country native tree?

LilyandBaron

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I had my Standardbred evaluated by a saddle fitter here in the US that reps for British saddles. He’s got a broad wither with a slight curve to his back. The Black Country GP Eventing saddle in wide on the native tree fit like a dream. But I mainly ride dressage and my Niedersuss Symphonie fit with some flocking adjustment. So now I want a used jumping saddle that fits without busting the budget. Saddlefitter said the native tree was relatively new, so not easy to find used. What other saddles could work for jumping? I’ve been looking at eBay in US and UK, but would like more options to consider. Thanks, and cheers, as the Brits would say;).
 

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Consider the Black Country Freedom tree maybe, this is similar to the Native tree in that it fit a broader back, but with some wither.
I also had a Harry Dabbs IB fit really well for my XW show cob who does have a slight wither. I bought it with large (removeable) knee blocks which IMO unless you're jumping 4 feet regularly you could definitely jump with. I also bought smaller blocks so I can do a bit of low level dressage on it.

This is the one I have although Harry Dabbs do several specialist jumping saddles. (bottom of page). I think they do sell in the USA so you may be able to pick up a suitable used one?

http://harrydabbs.co.uk/united-kingdom/harry-dabbs-gp-saddles/
 

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My instinct is that if they know the BC trees they'd have suggested the Freedom tree if they thought it was an option, some horses might fit both, but it's always a Venn diagram with many who don't.

I would look into saddles for flatter backs and go from there, they're not uncommon here.
 
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