saddles galore

[bambigirl]

What to have....???? far too many to choose from these days and im not sure what the diff is between the VSD's etc etc i have a tb that needs to put muscle on so need something i can get a bit wider to pad out till hes muscled up...? got 1k to spend... saddler talking me into having one made but has no name just someone he uses im very much a name girl lol so not too sure what to do?

 

[jester_ben]

You could have alook at the treeless saddles, they can be really nice ! I think xD

 

[Tiger2]

Try Kent and Masters. They have a high wither version. They have changeble gullets which will be useful for you if he is going to change shape. They are made of english leather and retail at £675

 

[din123]

i have a young thoroughbred and my saddler suggested the gfs event saddle and it has turned out to be the best investment, it doesnt move on him and is an amazing fit on his growing frame.

 

[soloequestrian]

Balance International. Their saddles are designed to do exactly what you describe. A new one would be more than your budget but there are usually a reasonable number of second hand ones circulating. Have a look at their website, or Lavinia Mitchells.

 

[Donkeymad]

Try a Fairfax, beautiful saddles, and very adjustable, they do just about every type you can imagine, high wither, cob, etc etc.

 

[teddyt]

Ditto others- fairfax or kent and masters. Very well designed for TBs, in fact hard to beat fit wise for TBs IMO.

Do not go too wide and pad though, it doesnt work and a too wide tree can be just as harmful as a too narrow one. The above saddles are adjustable if the horse changes shape.