Saddle sizes...

[loopiesteff]

I currently have a synthetic dressage saddle with a self adjusting system. I'm not convinced it's 100% for Bob.

I'm looking at getting a leather dressage saddle. I don't want to spend a HELL of a lot of money, but at the same time I don't want to spend £50.

Size: 17.5" medium/med wide

Bob used to have an Albion which was a 17.5" medium which fitted perfectly. Someone said to me that Albions come up big? I tried a friends Martin Wilkinson saddle on him which was a med wide and it seemed to fit rather well. Are there any other makes that come up funny sizes??

Advice please

 

[ThePony]

I think like ladies clothing each brand will come up a little different. The seat size is only part of the equation though - different shapes trees and panels make them suitable for different shaped horses. Best bet is to get your saddler out (or one you have had recommended that you know stocks a good range of saddles in the sort of price you are looking at spending) and try a load on him. Just because it fits him doesn't mean it will be comfortable for you and vice versa. The more you can try out the better!

 

[9tails]

Martin Wilkinson tends to use Ideal saddles and rebadge for his M2M service. So on that basis Ideal would also be one to consider. I think Albions can be more generous than most, I think my M2M wide Albion would more likely be X wide in most other makes.