Chumsmum
Well-Known Member
I have 5 saddles at home and not one fits my l/w cob and trying to get some ideas together while my saddler has another look to see what she has.
If I understand my saddler correctly, he has normal wither, big shoulders but is short-coupled, quite broad and then his back curves up towards his loins - not your typical flat backed cob. He is roughly a MW or maybe Wide and can only take a 17" seat. A VSD or WH style suits him, maybe get away with a not too forward cut GP?
He came with a Farrington WH that was made to measure but he has filled out so much it no longer fits him. However, my saddler thinks this tree suits him but I can't find one second hand (WH or VSD, 17" Brown MW or maybe W) to try though I'm constantly googling...
Anyone know of a saddle that has a similar fit, I think it has a slightly curved tree? When googling I came across that maybe Bates may be a similar fit, anyone else found this? Would that then mean a Wintec would? Can definiately say that Albion K2 and a whole variety of Ideals do not suit - fine at the front, no good at the back.
I am considering going down the Farrington M2M again but that really is the top of my budget plus instructor thinks his shoulders and back will come up even more when they have the room.
I know Kay Humphries makes lovely saddles for difficult to fit horses but can't afford her atm.
Any suggestions gratefully received - just need to sort something quickly as have lessons/clinics booked.
If I understand my saddler correctly, he has normal wither, big shoulders but is short-coupled, quite broad and then his back curves up towards his loins - not your typical flat backed cob. He is roughly a MW or maybe Wide and can only take a 17" seat. A VSD or WH style suits him, maybe get away with a not too forward cut GP?
He came with a Farrington WH that was made to measure but he has filled out so much it no longer fits him. However, my saddler thinks this tree suits him but I can't find one second hand (WH or VSD, 17" Brown MW or maybe W) to try though I'm constantly googling...
Anyone know of a saddle that has a similar fit, I think it has a slightly curved tree? When googling I came across that maybe Bates may be a similar fit, anyone else found this? Would that then mean a Wintec would? Can definiately say that Albion K2 and a whole variety of Ideals do not suit - fine at the front, no good at the back.
I am considering going down the Farrington M2M again but that really is the top of my budget plus instructor thinks his shoulders and back will come up even more when they have the room.
I know Kay Humphries makes lovely saddles for difficult to fit horses but can't afford her atm.
Any suggestions gratefully received - just need to sort something quickly as have lessons/clinics booked.