saddle advice... pleeeassseee help! *pics*

[NeverSayNever]

ok, please advise!

i have a hastilow 16.5 pony saddle...... (pic below) which i love, v comfy etc, and good fit on my horse, 15hh conniextb.

however, now i am jumping higher, im finding i dont have any knee rolls as such as my knees almost overhang the front of the saddle with shorter stirrups....

i dont have a budget for a new saddle at all realy.. but i tried today a wintec GP in 17", thinking going up a size might be better, but it was a no go. my current saddle is close contact and all i felt in the wintec was 'all saddle, no horse'... and it lifted at the back...

also tired a GFS training saddle... more forward cut, in a 17.5" my knees were still on the edge!!! 17.5 is too long for my horse's back aswell.. and again, just no knee roll to speak of...

any suggestions? i really feel i need more knee roll.. can i have my current saddle altered do you think?

 

[clopper]

If your struggling for cash maybe best calling a fitter who will px your saddle.

I have used Saddles direct and found them helpful -I know others have had negative experiences but I found them helpful.

Another cheaper option in a Saddle company saddle - I haved an event saddle of their and really like it and it fits my horse just fine - but beware they don't fit all whatever the SC says!

 

[katelarge]

You probably need something more forward-cut. Will PM you.