Knee blocks for jump saddle

[bouncing_ball]

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?

 

[CMcC]

I have mixed brands of knee blocks on a saddle very successfully.

 

[poiuytrewq]

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.

 

[bouncing_ball]

Thanks. Any suggestions what shape to try?

these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GP-Saddl...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[poiuytrewq]

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.

 

[bouncing_ball]

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?

 

[bouncing_ball]

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?

Something like this? https://ejeffries.co.uk/liberty-jump-saddle.html

 

[bouncing_ball]

Photos of what I’ve got currently which isn’t comfortable. Suggestions for squashy comfy big knee blocks? Or is that not possible?

 

[sbloom]

Thanks. Any suggestions what shape to try?

these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GP-Saddl...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

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.

 

[bouncing_ball]

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.

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.

 

[FabioandFreddy]

These are fab:
https://saddleselector.co.uk/products/farringtons-leather-knee-blocks
I swapped them on my jump saddle for these as hubby as a Farrington International event with these blocks and really comfy and secure.