Knee blocks for jump saddle

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I have a Harry Dabbs jump saddle on trial.

I am not sure the knee blocks are the right shape / in right place for me?

Is there a guide to where they should be / what shapes work in a jumping saddle?

Are removable and velcro. Can you mix brands?
 
Yes mix brands, I bought some huge leather ones for a wintec saddle! Made it really comfy.
As for position I’d just fiddle round and find out where is best for you. I think the idea of Velcro ones is just that, there is no correct position, you put them where your most comfortable.
 
Depends what you want?
For example, I chose big fat jumping blocks because I had a green TB who kept yanking it’s head down and with zero core strength I wanted the security and stability.
 
I want balance with a big moving big horse at speed. He’s not hugely balanced and can yank downwards.

I don’t like the current knee blocks or position.

I really liked the blocks in the Jefferies Liberty jump saddle, but not right for my horse.

Guess I need to try and replicate that shape?
 
Photos of what I’ve got currently which isn’t comfortable. Suggestions for squashy comfy big knee blocks? Or is that not possible?
 

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bouncing_ball said:
Thanks. Any suggestions what shape to try?

these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GP-Saddl...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
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Not those, they're GP. If the blocks you have aren't working I wonder if the saddle itself isn't giving you enough stability, from the seat shape and the support under the flaps. Bigger is almost always a compensation for something else that's off, and that night just be padding actually under the knee (is there a gap?) or could be more fundamental.
 
sbloom said:
Not those, they're GP. If the blocks you have aren't working I wonder if the saddle itself isn't giving you enough stability, from the seat shape and the support under the flaps. Bigger is almost always a compensation for something else that's off, and that night just be padding actually under the knee (is there a gap?) or could be more fundamental.
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knee blocks are as in photo and feel like there’s a hard edge against my leg and not in right place. I’ve turned them round and put them so stick outside flap a bit. I think that’s better (trying on saddle horse).

Does been GP blocks matter? I just want to be able to get out of saddle cantering and galloping.
 
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