Saddle people...

[Batgirl]

Does it matter if the saddle looks to small for you as long as it fits the horse and is comfortable? I wonder if it looks small because the one I used with my loaner was quite large.

Basically it makes my arse look huuuge (well huger!)

 

[be positive]

If it really is too small for you it will probably push you to the back of it, which will in time cause the horse discomfort or worse. A saddle needs to fit the rider as well as the horse.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

A smaller saddle spreads the rider's weight over a smaller area, but if the horse can't take a bigger saddle then this is how it must be. It's not necessarily a problem, unless its uncomfortable and makes you ride badly. If the saddle only looks small because the saddle flaps are shorter than usual, this won't affect the pony at all.

 

[Batgirl]

Thanks for the replies, he is a big horse, I am sure he would take bigger, it is the saddle my potential new boy will be coming with, he has a rather petite owner!

Bums, was hoping not to have to buy a new saddle