MrsHhorses
Active Member
Hi, I got a 12yo cob in July and her saddle keeps slipping to the off side.
I don’t know what to do.
Even before I mount, if I walk her it shifts 2” over.
Saddle fitter says saddle is a good fit & even padding etc.
Other saddles we tried did the same.
chiro checked her out and nothing notable to cause it.
vet can’t see or feel anything to cause it & she isn’t in any discomfort.
Ive been lunging to check & can’t see any stiffness etc.
When the saddle is on it still slips to the off side.
When I hack I have to continually level the saddle by putting weight down the near side stirrup & put my offside up 2 holes.
So I’m riding wonky in effect which doesn’t feel at all good, I’m not balanced, it can’t be good for her and probably isn’t very safe either.
It’s getting frustrating because riding feels like a battle of the saddle so I’m not getting to bond with her at all.
I’m a competent, confident rider but not hugely experienced.
If the pros don’t know what’s causing it then I have absolutely no idea what’s wrong & I don’t know how to try and fix it.
would a 5 point breastplate help?
I know traditionally to stop saddle slipping back but would it at least help keep it balanced?
Thank you so much for any advice x
I don’t know what to do.
Even before I mount, if I walk her it shifts 2” over.
Saddle fitter says saddle is a good fit & even padding etc.
Other saddles we tried did the same.
chiro checked her out and nothing notable to cause it.
vet can’t see or feel anything to cause it & she isn’t in any discomfort.
Ive been lunging to check & can’t see any stiffness etc.
When the saddle is on it still slips to the off side.
When I hack I have to continually level the saddle by putting weight down the near side stirrup & put my offside up 2 holes.
So I’m riding wonky in effect which doesn’t feel at all good, I’m not balanced, it can’t be good for her and probably isn’t very safe either.
It’s getting frustrating because riding feels like a battle of the saddle so I’m not getting to bond with her at all.
I’m a competent, confident rider but not hugely experienced.
If the pros don’t know what’s causing it then I have absolutely no idea what’s wrong & I don’t know how to try and fix it.
would a 5 point breastplate help?
I know traditionally to stop saddle slipping back but would it at least help keep it balanced?
Thank you so much for any advice x