Thoughts on this saddle?

[Lurky McLurker]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flexi-tre...Horse_Wear_Equipment&var=&hash=item7914a37f38

It looks good, but seems very cheap for a brand new saddle? Obviously I would have it checked by a saddle fitter if I bought it, but I don't want to waste my money if it's going to be really awful. I don't mind it being a bit cheap-looking (at my budget I can't afford to be fussy) as long as it's going to be safe and comfortable for my horse. She's a 15.1hh cob with wide shoulders and flat withers (typical cob shape)... does anyone with more saddle-fitting knowledge than me think that it would be worth going for?

 

[Tnavas]

It's totally synthetic. Nothing wrong with them though so long as it fits the horse nicely and places the rider in the right place.

 

[be positive]

The main problem will be if it doesnt fit you will loose money if you have to sell it on.
A lot of the synthetic saddles are not wide enough for flat backed cobs,even with the widest gullet.

 

[Tammytoo]

I think it's worth a try - it does say that returns are accepted, so as long as you put a teatowel or something on your cob's back when fitting it to keep it free of marks, you should be able to send it back if not suitable.