Price of Antares Saddles?

amage said:
Depends on the rider....if you aren't secure in abWhitaker then you prob won't be secure in the Antares/devoucoux/Butet flatter jumping saddles. I rode a very powerful jumping mare for years in one with no issues. She had a proper back cracking jump and could unseat people very easily. You need to ride in as many brands as possible
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I had a John Whitaker passion - I found it very unsecure as the flaps were so small- there is hardly any knee roll, it didn't help that I'm 5ft 11 though!

I was also used it riding in my ideal impala pro which is incredibly secure - once I sell the JW I will be saving for another impala (currently have 1 for 2 horses or the new Albion revelation monoflap which looks very secure)

If you like no/ not much block I would say the JW is great it just depends on what you are used to
 
I would definitely look at Amerigo! Personally I really like their saddles, not tried a jump saddle but love my dressage saddle from them.
 
popsdosh said:
Personally this is the wrong way to go about finding a saddle it should be like a blind wine tasting find what fits your horse and then you.Not all makes can be made to fit your horse as they are limited by the tree they use!Have you not considered English saddles .The French saddles are comfortable for the rider but possibly less thought goes into the horses comfort! You are buying a saddle made for your horse so expect it not to be easy to sell on ,as they are expensive to alter dont believe the rubbish about them fitting anything! you only have to look at whats under the saddle on some horses to realise this is a myth.
The reason I chose to use English saddles is that they are easier to fit and alter and they all make saddles that are equivalent or better than the continental opposition. If you talk to them about why they still make saddles the way they do they will tell you.The trend towards thinner synthetic panels is in my opinion detrimental to the horse it may look great and make you feel close to your horse but they are not intended to be an everyday saddle used for any length of time. I will now duck below the wall to avoid the incoming!!!!
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Tend to agree with most of this, though thin panelled close contact saddles are designed to be used with slightly more padding to give more concussion absorption.

Many jump saddles are flat and open - the K2 is much deeper and blockier, personally I prefer flat and open, I can move which makes me feel secure rather than being in the wrong place and not able to balance, which is what happened to me in the K2. People have all sorts of ideas about what they like - my classic is the flat backed Connie owner who asks be to bring only deep seated saddles, not ideal on flat backed horses, and then loves the very flat open seat that fits the best!

I would recommend finding a REALLY good recommend fitter who covers your area and start out seeing what they can do for you. Once you start to know what works and doesn't work for you and your horse you can then go to brands that you can be more sure might work, IF that fitter truly has nothing to work for you.

I'd not recommend M2M for the reason that you have no protection under distance selling laws.
 
Squiggles on Paper said:
I've heard some not so good things about Devoucoux, i.e. bad customer service, taking ages to get the saddle and then it not fitting etc. I'm not so keen on the look of the Butet's tbh (sorry, thats just my opinion). I'll look into the Childrec's :D
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I'm afraid you'll have the same with Antares as well (there is a reason I changed my antares ;) however a lovely saddle but some horses don't go well in them. Same with any saddle. Never had a problem with devoucoux or my Butet but my horses are the sort of horses that suit them if that makes any sense!! Yet I know riders that don't get on with them and others like me who can't live with out them!

They are also saddles that if you have been used to an Albion or if you ride in a certain style you probably won't like or feel secure in so make sure you ride over some big fences when you try ;) However for me, the way i ride and my leg length they are perfect. I've got clients horses all in Amerigos and I like them too (I even have a dressage one for my top horse as they were they only brand that catered for her shape) they suit the owner too who is an amateur and show jumps at 1m20 level (she had Butet before and couldn't get on with them) so it really is what suits you and your horse and level of competition the best :) Try lots and good luck!!! Let us know what you go for in the end! Very exciting!

I've ridden a horse in an equipe and a Prestige a while a go and liked both- those actually may be worth looking at?
 
I'd also take a look on the Voltaire Design website - lovely saddles and the UK rep comes out for free to try one so got nothing to lose. It's the only saddle one of my horses goes well in and the people who started it worked at Devocoux for many years so all the experience and loveliness of their saddles but with the customer service of a newer company wanting to build up a loyal customer base.
Here's the link:
http://en.voltaire-design.com/saddles.html
 
Look at Equipes, seem to fit eveything, are lovely to ride in, and come from main saddlers, so you don't have to worry bout customer service in the same way. However, it will feel different going from a K2 to a close contact, so try lots!
 
KatB said:
Look at Equipes, seem to fit eveything, are lovely to ride in, and come from main saddlers, so you don't have to worry bout customer service in the same way. However, it will feel different going from a K2 to a close contact, so try lots!
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I do like the Equipe synergy :) I've ridden other horses in a close contact - just not mine!
 
I have A LOT of cc jump saddles and favourite is my Antares. Pessoa comes in second. Then stubben edelweiss, then lemetex. Have a livery with a prestige meridith and I hate that, find it sticks your lower leg forward. Also have a couple of barnsby cc saddles which are OK. I also like Black Country mono flap and normal flap styles quantum I think? (v comfy although dont have one any more :( )
 
natalia said:
I have A LOT of cc jump saddles and favourite is my Antares. Pessoa comes in second. Then stubben edelweiss, then lemetex. Have a livery with a prestige meridith and I hate that, find it sticks your lower leg forward. Also have a couple of barnsby cc saddles which are OK. I also like Black Country mono flap and normal flap styles quantum I think? (v comfy although dont have one any more :( )
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is it just me, or are Quantum saddles not around anymore? :/
 
Quantum stopped trading after technical problems with the "bridge" component between the two independent panels, if I remember correctly. Mainly XC and jump saddles though they did have a short time making dressage saddles as well.
 
sbloom said:
Quantum stopped trading after technical problems with the "bridge" component between the two independent panels, if I remember correctly. Mainly XC and jump saddles though they did have a short time making dressage saddles as well.
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Just about to post this .A lot of upset riders left with unsaleable saddles!
 
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