Anniecarer
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I have a chunky cob who I have struggled to get a saddle to fit that doesn't slide round when ridden in (or when mounting). Ideal Made to Measure saddle actually came in too narrow despite saddler that fitted it saying it was fine. The next saddler told me Ideal will never fit wide horses! Then persuaded to buy Lavinia Mitchell size 5, which has proved to be too wide and despite saddler saying "Just shim it" - even with the said shims it moves about and I end up nearly under her belly every time she moves. Losing the will to live now. Saddlers dont seem to want to come out to her a 2nd time - which I get - but it's leaving me with £3k worth of saddlers that don't fit and I'm currently riding in a T4 Cob which is OK but slightly wide and I think it's pinching. Last saddler gave it a quick glance saying "It's OK, a bit wide but just shim it" - but it makes me sit forward - so less secure.
I've been told that Saddle Company are lovely and fit Cobs nicely, but the saddler seems reluctant to come out - despite me saying I would consider buying new.
Has anyone had similar problems? Or any suggestions for makes that work?
I've been told that Saddle Company are lovely and fit Cobs nicely, but the saddler seems reluctant to come out - despite me saying I would consider buying new.
Has anyone had similar problems? Or any suggestions for makes that work?