Saddles for Cobs

[ceylon]

I have a 15.3hh Coloured Cob and I am experiencing the problems that many of us cob owners have of getting a saddle to fit properly without it slipping. Tried so many saddles but would love to know if there is something out there that I have not yet discovered.

 

[Sukistokes2]

Oh gosh, do I know how you feel! I have just started using a Heather Moffett treeless and to be honest I am delighted with it!!!!

 

[sbloom]

Have you just been trying saddles yourself or working with a fitter experience in fitting cobs? I fit cobs and natives and find that we take a different approach to many other saddle fitters and definitely have a different selection of tree shapes and panel shapes than most regular ranges of saddles.

 

[littlecoblet]

I have a Wintec Wide for mine and it fits great. It has a flatter tree which suits him as even the T4 Cob was too curvy for him.

 

[Sukistokes2]

Have you just been trying saddles yourself or working with a fitter experience in fitting cobs? I fit cobs and natives and find that we take a different approach to many other saddle fitters and definitely have a different selection of tree shapes and panel shapes than most regular ranges of saddles.

OP,
I would speak to this HHF member, although I am currently using a treeless until my very young cob settles, then in will be looking for a treed saddle from this company, if appropriate. She is very helpful.

 

[Hetsmum]

OP I have ridden an extremely wide cob who was in a GFS fitted by a professional saddler and my own fairly wide cob is in an Ideal. I think both saddles are a very good fit. I'm not sure you can say a certain 'make' will fit all wide horses though as saddle also has to fit you....I would def go with a professional saddle fitter who has multiple recommendations. Good luck!