New saddle concerns

[Simbapony]

I had a new (to me) silhouette wh saddle a week ago. The saddle itself is supposed to almost be new. However after riding in it tonight, my new breeches seem to have put creases in it... surely this shouldn't happen ? I used a different saddler to my normal one, this saddler came highly recommended. I'm going to message her tomorrow but any thoughts or had anyone else experienced this? I've attached pictures of the seat and the breeches... I cant think what else it would be and this is the first time I've worn them but wouldn't expect the saddle to do this ???

 

[marmalade76]

Posting a pic of the mark on the saddle would have been more helpful ? I could be wrong, but I think silhouette are at the more affordable end of the leather saddle market so the leather may not be the best of quality?

 

[Simbapony]

I've tried but its not letting Me

 

[Kaylum]

Is the tree sound? Who did you buy it from?

 

[Simbapony]

From a reputable saddler, a week ago, who came out and fitted it etc.

 

[Sossigpoker]

Are they creases or just marks ?

 

[Simbapony]

It's like an indentation ??

I still can't attach the pics unfortunately

 

[Sossigpoker]

It sounds like maybe the leather in these Saddles isn't the best quality and it's stretched in use. Like the leather isn't taut enough.

 

[Kaylum]

I would go back to the seller and send photos. See what they say.

 

[sbloom]

Yep, always speak to the fitter in the first instance. A stretched seat on a saddle can come from an overactive seat, and way more riders are guilty of this that you might think. However, it is odd that a used (?) saddle has stretched out in one ride, whatever quality (and search for Silhouette on here if you want more feedback on quality) as generally it takes weeks or months.