Prestige saddles, both dr and jumping

They are lovely.
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They are also expensive.
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They are one of the few "off the rack" saddles I've found that fit me and I would happily kill for one (so long as I could pick the victim) but can't see that happening anytime soon.
 
I have 2 golden star, they are by far the best 'mid-range' saddles, they seem to fit each horse perfectly and they suit my riding style and my bottom!
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I got hooked on them when I worked for a showjumper, they were so light we could carry 4 or 5 saddles down to the stables at a time!
 
No, I haven't even sat in their dressage line, sorry. I was a bit surprised by how different the various jumping saddles felt, though - definitely something for everyone, vs some other makes that seem to make essentially the same saddle every time with minor adjustments.

It would be interesting to know if the jumping and dressage models correspond, as it were. The Appaloosa (what a bizarre choice for a name!!) worked best for me, with the Paris a reasonable alternative. My preference is for very flat saddles with small thigh blocks - very 'North American' of me - so certainly not everyone's preference.

What other makes are you looking at? What are you riding in now?
 
My dressage saddle is very adequate, would not change unless I found something that gave miraculous improvement in the horse (hence the interest in the d1, the video on their site is quite interesting - and thehorse obviously enjoyed it
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For the last 10 years I've ridden in 3 different Stubbens. Well 2 have been exactly the same just different widths. In 2008 I borrowed a close contact xc saddle from Tolga (local, pretty prestigous make) and thought it helped me a lot position-wise. Remain to be convinced whether their saddles help the horses though. I might be wrong in this but I would like to stick to flocked panels really, and if you go with this option with Tolga you are talking the same price tags as Prestige anyway. Would reallt like to have a day trying out their different models.
 
FA2 and measles - thne ones I always notice are the arezzo, with the white on the cantle, but seems there are lots more! I am sure you will have no problem selling your son's saddle measles, how very inconsiderate of him growing though!
 
I had a Prestige jump saddle, either Paris or Appaloosa, but it was lovely. Only part ex'd it when my horse got too wide for it. Very comfy, and good soft knee blocks but not huge.
 
we have a Versailles jump saddle which is very good. I have had a Paris D in the past but never found that the seat allowed my big butt to move!!

We also have a leonardo DR, this is very comfortabel allowing freedom but not trapping you in.
 
I had a Paris K single flap and really liked it but too short in the seat for me long term. I sold mine for about £750 2nd hand.
 
I have no idea what jump model I have but I adore it- it's a CC but so, so comfortable.
I bought it second hand, in good condition for just under £700
 
I have a prestige optimax on one horse and a douge ( i think that whats its called? on the other. They are dressage saddles. I love them. The optimax is nicer though ( and more expensive- about £2700).
I got my optimax as new but second hand off the BD website for £600 inc P & P- bargain!
 
ooooh i have 4 !!!!!!

2 jumoing Meredith D - i love them (also have one for sale)
a small 16inch Joy Jumper saddle for my very short backed horse
Then i have an Optimax Dressage saddle which is amazing - i hate riding in dressage saddles but this is sooo comfy i love it !!!

I have also ridden in the D1 and it is amazing but i do prefer my optimax
 
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FA2 and measles - thne ones I always notice are the arezzo, with the white on the cantle, but seems there are lots more! I am sure you will have no problem selling your son's saddle measles, how very inconsiderate of him growing though!

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Very inconsiderate! Saddle is virtually new and I have lots of photos but am not sure where to advertise it..
 
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