Saddles

[malibu211211]

My retired chap has an Wintec Isabell Werth saddle and I loved to ride him in it, it made me feel so secure on him (something had to

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Monty's GP saddle is at saddlers being reflocked and saddler had a look at Isabell on him and said it's quite a good fit so use it on Monty whilst she has other one

Well, it's horrible on him and I don't feel at all secure

Anyone else had that happen to them?
Am tempted to go find horse that fits nice, comfy 'no buck is gonna budge me in this' saddle

 

[NeilM]

I've just experienced the reverse.

Since taking up riding again in November, I have been using a Wintec, as my OH really rates them (and she's the boss). All seemed OK, but as I'm a novice (under instruction) I really didn't know any better, until last Thursday, when I tried an old English leather saddle we picked up as a spare from Ebay. Well! different pony, different rider. I am so much better connected and my NF is really reacting brilliantly to my aids now. I am also sitting better as the saddle sort of encourages me to sit properly (which I was trying to do before, but not as well).

The Wintec has now been sold!

 

[Parkranger]

mmm, I brought an Albion K2 yesterday - really like it so far!

 

[CBAnglo]

What breed is Monty?

The Isabelle Werth is a very funny saddle - I rode a friend's lovely Anglo in one and thought it was the comfiest saddle in the world. She was a 16.2hh big moving dressage horse and I felt glued to the saddle in all gaits. I also felt her responding very well to seat commands and changes in weight. Then I tried one on my 15.2hh horse - was awful. I felt completely out of balance, my leg was being dragged back by the stirrup bars and I was tipping forward. He ran about with his head in the air and refused to listen to me.

I have come to the conclusion that they really only suit horses with a decent wither and who are not flat across the back. They dont have the same tree as the Wintec but I think they still suit the same types of horses. I also feel the seat is quite small as they designed it to make you sit deeper, so if you have a short backed horse you might have a problem getting a big enough seat.

My SC dressage doesnt have as deep a seat as the Isabelle Werth but I find it more comfortable, and if I manage to ride every day/other day I find my seat deepens naturally.