katshouse
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Hi I have a very Chunky Cob who's saddle keeps slipping to the right, the saddle was professionally fitted, and I use a Sticky Saddle Cloth, would a five point Breast Plate help? Many Thanks
Saddle Slipping
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nagblagger
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Hi and welcome.
You would be better off asking for advice in either the tack room or club house.
If the saddle fits, it could be that you are unbalanced causing to slip?
You would be better off asking for advice in either the tack room or club house.
If the saddle fits, it could be that you are unbalanced causing to slip?
sbloom
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The saddle fit needs checking, how long ago was it last checked? I would never recommend using a grippy pad against the skin, especially the super sticky ones. Not only does it irritate the fascia but it can mask more serious saddle fit issues that the slipping shows up (ie when it starts slipping is when you know you need it checked and adjusted).
Bear in mind however that some terrible fitting saddles don't slip, and that it's asymmetry in the horse that's the biggest cause of slippage, but a wonky rider will also cause it, as well as causing their horse to be wonky in the first place!
Breast plates actually restrict movement in front so I'd never recommend using one for saddle slip. Fairfax designed one that is potentially better than others re the shoulders/movement, but not sure of design and it may not help at all with saddle slip anyway.
Bear in mind however that some terrible fitting saddles don't slip, and that it's asymmetry in the horse that's the biggest cause of slippage, but a wonky rider will also cause it, as well as causing their horse to be wonky in the first place!
Breast plates actually restrict movement in front so I'd never recommend using one for saddle slip. Fairfax designed one that is potentially better than others re the shoulders/movement, but not sure of design and it may not help at all with saddle slip anyway.
starbucker
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The flocking may have moved ? Check in with saddle fitter. They can change shape in as little a month annoyingly!! Are you moving it out of place when mounting + check girth tight enough / suits shape of horse ( but not too tight !)