Similar saddle to Stubben Icelandic?

[mckulley1]

I have an Irish Draught Sport Horse mare who is in an Icelandic Portos by Stubben. It's the perfect fit for her. BUT, not necessarily for me. I really need a narrow twist, I feel like I'm riding a barrel and it makes me perch on my inner thighs. The other issue is that this Icelandic model only comes in Dressage. While it works for now while we're getting back in shape, going forward I need an AP/GP or Jumper saddle. Before I get to that point, I'm starting the search now.

Does anyone know of models that offer that xw tree, flat panel (not semi curve at all!), short panels (not sticking out much from the actual seat), with a narrow twist in an AP or Jumper?

Thank you and appreciate you!

 

[sbloom]

Be super careful of an actual narrow twist in the tree, narrowing the rails that make up the tree has been shown in a pretty large piece of research (Latif et al, 2018) to cause more pressure directly under the rider.

I would go at it more laterally, there may be all sorts of ways of solving the issue but you do need to work with someone who is up to date on rider fit

I would also contact a Stubben fitter and ask them, I'm guessing from your terminology you're in the US where Stubben is much bigger than here, hence hardly anyone will know your saddle.

You may find this interesting:

Where are you in the States, I may be able recommend a good fitter to work with?

 

[mckulley1]

I'm on the NH/MA border. I actually bought this saddle from a lady in the UK. I just feel like I can't get my legs around her. While it seems to fit her really rather perfectly, I am having trouble getting broad enough through the pelvic and hips to be comfortable in it. I don't know if there is really a solution for that other than to buy a more narrow horse LOL.

 

[sbloom]

It's so hard to say, especially as I don't know the saddle. Did you find anything helpful in the video? Rider fit is so complex.

Panther Run Saddlery would be my recommended fitter near(ish) you.