Roly cob!!

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I know this subject is spoke about alot but really don't know what else to do!
I can't seem to stop my saddle slipping!
I've used pads, different girths, new saddle, way to many visits for the saddle lady and nothing is helping!!!!!
Its that bad that when a young girl took my horse out on a hack the other day, horse spooked, saddle slipped and the girl ended up in the brambles!
 
Usually it means the saddle doesn't really fit...I'd try another saddle fitter and see what they say. I've had problems with a round cob in the past and been told that I would never do better than the saddle I had....so went elsewhere and now have one that doesn't move.
 
Thank you for all the advice. This is the 2nd saddle fitter so may try someone else. She's in a k&m and is the 3rd saddle I've tried, and is meant to be for the wider/roly horse!
 
If the saddle moves to the same side, with different riders on board to rule out crooked riding, get the hind legs checked out as it is often the first sign of a developing hind leg lameness.
 
Very interesting as there's actually 3 of us that ride her and its the same with us all. Will definitely get her checked, although there's no signs its worth ruling it out. Thank you
 
Is she flat backed with no withers? Croup high? If so there’s nothing to stop it going forward and it will then go to the side which has the smaller shoulder. Stephens gel eze pad and a neoprene girth (professionals choice is best Denver is cheapest) and possibly a crupper if it is moving forward. Also is your girth elasticated on one end as that will make it worse.
 
Yes she is. That's interesting cause my saddle lady said to use elastic one side or not at all..... I've always used double elastic on girths in the past but changed..... Maybe worth going back
 
Both or not at all, agreed.

However just because a saddle is designed for wider horses doesn't mean it will fit all of them. It IS possible to get a stable fit on a round, wide, even croup high horse, but there are parameters eg sometimes you need to fit shorter than you'd really like, a smaller seat size. But you need the right tree shape and a good close contact panel and changeable headplate saddles don't really fit that bill for many wide horses.
 
I had exactly the same only my cob isn't actually that roly and does have a wither. Spent a fortune with saddle fitters on my existing 5 year old saddle which was made to measure...got a new saddler out and the first thing he said was your horse is not symmetrical and that's why the saddle is twisting round. Now use a numnah with Shim pads on one side and it does not slip again.
 
In the middle can be good, and the Stubben Trevira is uniquely stable of the fixed girths, but I do think there's something to be said for double ended elastic marrying the movement of the back with the movement of the ribcage. I think centre elastic is often recommended purely as it's harder to over tighten. However, like everything, it's user error and down to training/education.
 
Think i may of mis-heard saddle lady as so many of you say both or none.... My error more than likely. I have started using a girth with no elastic and seems a bit better. I think im going to get someone else out to have a look tho just for a second opinion on this saddle
 
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