wench
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got two choices, saddle not quite fitting horse right, can spend £100 on getting it reflocked to make it better for him (its not an expensive brand), or buy a different one. help saddler with horse atm!
saddle help needed asap...
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Darkly_Dreaming_Dex
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If flocking will only make it better rather than a good fit then i would ditch it and get another.
BTW that is very expensive flocking...
BTW that is very expensive flocking...
KatB
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Aslong as it will be ok reflocked and your happy with it, gte it reflocked!!
flyingfeet
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Do you like your saddle?
If its wider than the horse there is always mileage in using lots of the new funky pads underneath. Depends how it is not fitting!
If its wider than the horse there is always mileage in using lots of the new funky pads underneath. Depends how it is not fitting!
wench
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as far as I am aware just the stuffing is shot!
lochpearl
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Personally I would get a saddle that fitted, if the saddler can make yours fit by completely re-flocking it then great otherwise I would purchase a new/different one that fitted perfectly. It's not worth having a saddle that fits badly, firstly for the horse and secondly you will pay out more money in the long run with back people and a new saddle. Go with what the saddler suggests! Good Luck
CBAnglo
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Is the tree sound and fitting the shape of the horse's back?
What is the new saddle like?
If you could tell me more about the makes etc and the type of horse you have I could tell you my opinion.
And £100 for a total reflock is pretty steep.
What is the new saddle like?
If you could tell me more about the makes etc and the type of horse you have I could tell you my opinion.
And £100 for a total reflock is pretty steep.
Miss Tipps
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Whats the saddlers opinion? Do you trust him? Are you looking for an excuse, sorry, reason
to buy a new one and can you afford it if you do?
wench
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Tree is fine and fits horse. Dont think saddler will have any saddles with him atm for my horse as he came to fit another one, and just have a look at mine to make sure its ok. Might be a bit expensive, but will has cost me £60 a go to have saddler out previously just to alter padding.
Horse is a TB type.
Horse is a TB type.
kerilli
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If tree is fine, and the saddle's comfy for you, get it reflocked. if not, i'd go for a different one.
CBAnglo
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What is the make and model of the saddle in question?
If saddler says tree fits then just get it reflocked to horse's shape.
If saddler says tree fits then just get it reflocked to horse's shape.
wench
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it was made by horse and rider in sheffield (at least thats what the badge on it says), and doesnt have a model.
adgetom
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I WOULD GET A SADDLE THAT FITS
YOU DONT WANT TO DAMAGE THE HORSES BACK
YOU DONT WANT TO DAMAGE THE HORSES BACK
wench
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nothing wrong with his back its checked regualry
hellybelly6
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My saddle was made to measure for my horse, but not surprisingly he changed shape. The saddle was widened and flocked to fit his new shape and still remained comfortable and I saved myself a lot of money.
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Donkeymad
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If the saddle is sound and fits, apart from needing re-flocking, then get it reflocked. Agree that £100 is very pricey though.