FjordGirl
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What do you think of the shape of the panels on this saddle? I’m just wondering why the panels are cut narrower just behind the edge of the flap. Have you seen this shape before, and if so, what’s the purpose?
Panel shape on this saddle
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Wizpop
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Watching with interest…..
Pinkvboots
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I don't know but I'm not sure I like it can't imagine how that can distribute weight evenly.
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
Welcome to the forum.
I think I recognise the underside of that make of saddle
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I have a Fairfax Classic GPD which doesn't have that indentation, and a Fairfair Classic dressage which does. In practice, when you run your hand along the panel the indentation is not noticeable on the bearing surface as it would sit on the horse's back.
If you are thinking of buying, don't worry about it. They are lovely saddles, and my horse adores hers. They have a nice wide channel (essential for my mare with her wide backbone) and very evenly sized and correctly stuffed panels - not too hard, not too soft.
I think I recognise the underside of that make of saddle
.I have a Fairfax Classic GPD which doesn't have that indentation, and a Fairfair Classic dressage which does. In practice, when you run your hand along the panel the indentation is not noticeable on the bearing surface as it would sit on the horse's back.
If you are thinking of buying, don't worry about it. They are lovely saddles, and my horse adores hers. They have a nice wide channel (essential for my mare with her wide backbone) and very evenly sized and correctly stuffed panels - not too hard, not too soft.
Baywonder
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My DH says there is no particular reason for the indentation - it's just the way this saddle is designed.
It wouldn't have much impact on the overall surface bearing area of the saddle. At least the panels are level and even! ?
It wouldn't have much impact on the overall surface bearing area of the saddle. At least the panels are level and even! ?
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
I suspect it's designed to let the top of female rider's thigh to sit closer to the horse.
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FjordGirl
Member
Thank you everyone, yes it’s related to Fairfax since it’s the newest Kent & Masters Low Wither GP. I just ordered one to try on my Fjord mare…
It makes sense that it might be to achieve less bulk under the thigh, since the K&M marketing on this one is all about low profile panels and getting a closer-contact feel on broad cobby horses. Hopefully that’s the case, since my current K&M Compact GP has a weird feel under the upper thigh! ?
It makes sense that it might be to achieve less bulk under the thigh, since the K&M marketing on this one is all about low profile panels and getting a closer-contact feel on broad cobby horses. Hopefully that’s the case, since my current K&M Compact GP has a weird feel under the upper thigh! ?
FjordGirl
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Here’s my cheeky Fjordie, it seems H&H forum won’t allow me to add profile photo yet?
sbloom
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Yep K&M have this on most of their saddles.
Ironically making it less bulky here is more likely to promote outward rotation of the leg, some people need more support here, not less. And mostly we need to fit bones, so it matters not if it's a female leg or a male leg, chunky or skinny...
Ironically making it less bulky here is more likely to promote outward rotation of the leg, some people need more support here, not less. And mostly we need to fit bones, so it matters not if it's a female leg or a male leg, chunky or skinny...