Saddles on Very Small, Round Ponies!?

[BonneMaman]

Does anyone out there have any experience of fitting saddles to Section As? All the saddles so far tried have slid up the pony's shoulder very badly!

 

[scheherazade]

I have a small, round section A and the only thing I found that fitted her was a Fylde. If you can't get hold of one of those, try a crupper (but make sure you get a good jockey to try it first as some ponies can REALLY object to them!! Cue Handstands!!) Good luck though

 

[angelaclark]

I would have a one made for you. Have a very tabletop sect b and only yesterday had numerous saddles on him!! have ended up getting on made for him he is extra wide lovely saddles and only £550 from our local saddler

 

[BonneMaman]

He is young - only 3 and his may be the issue, but pretty well developed for a 3yo. Don't really want to spend a whole load of money on a saddle that might not fit him in a few months when he grows. Has anyone tried a synthetic with an adjustable gullet?

 

[scheherazade]

Personally am not a fan of synthetics as find that they drop considerably when a rider is on them (unless the rider is very light). Can you not get a second hand saddle fitted then part exchange it or reflock it in six months once he has built up some condition?

 

[Tiggy1]

I have a wide section a and have GFS rosette pony saddle on him. Doesn't budge an inch.
Happy saddle hunting!!