Jumping saddle adive

[ChelseaAnn]

Helloo

I need some advice on a new saddle, i currently have a wintec gp saddle but i struggle jumping in it as im quite tall and i don't really feel safe in it. im looking to buy a jumping/close contact saddle but not sure which one to go for. i would prefer a changeable gullet
Can anyone recommend me a saddle?

Thanks
ChelseaAnn

 

[KRjumpjump]

Hi, Bates saddles are really similar to Wintecs I think. They have interchangeable gullets and the CAIR system in some models. I've never ridden in one but I know a few people who love them and they are not very expensive. If you have more of a budget I think some Pessoa saddles have changeable gullets now. I have a Prestige but they cost around £2000 and although you can't change the gullet a Prestige saddle fitter can alter the tree for you (costs me around £65).

 

[Llanali]

A bates is a leather version of a Wintec, so if the wintec fits your horse and you well then that is an option.

However, it's slightly how long is a piece of string. Without knowing your horse, you, or being a saddler I think any of us would struggle to advise- it depends so much on what you like in a saddle, what your horse requires etc.

For example, a Prestige doesn't suit me yet suits the poster above. I have a Paul Jones CC saddle I adore and my husband hates- his Stubben Seigfried CS is 'ok' for me. Ideal saddles suit a lot of people, particularly horses with big ish shoulders too.

Are you long legged? An Ideal impala might be a consideration- they suit those long from hip to knee I believe. Where as I am a short a$$ and like a Black Country Quantum, and a Venici. I hate Albions now but didn't used to!

Kent and Masters, Pessoa, GFS, Bates and Tekna all do changeable gullets I believe? Is there a particular reason for wanting one? Sadly changing the gullet doesn't make it fit all horses as we were all lead to believe when they were first introduced.

 

[ChelseaAnn]

Hey

Thanks for the responses, Ive booked the saddler to come out, atleast that way i can try the saddle before i buy to see whether i like it or not and if peppi goes well in it.

There is so many different saddles out there and i wasnt sure which one would suit us so hopefully will all be sorted in a few weeks time

Thanks