Thoughts on WOW saddles please.

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How adaptable are they to different width horses/and different conformation in the back?

My horse has a fairly wide back, not that much of a wither, and a pretty chunky shoulder. As a starting point, is a WOW even worth me considering? Thanks.
 
I know of someone who had an air pocket puncture after a fall but she loves her saddle, retailer had it repaired within 6 days. Her horse is very narrow TB with huge shoulders. Also know of someone with cob type who has a WOW dressage (struggled to find GP/jumping that fitted).
Depending on the type of saddle you are looking for Henri de Rivel memory foam saddles also have good reviews- esp. jumping:)
 
WOWs are fantastic!

We bought one for our boy after trying plenty of other saddles. D has little wither, ENORMOUS shoulders, is fairly chunky, fairly short backed and has a little muscle damage to his back and the only saddle that fits him is the WOW. Can't tell you what a difference it has made to him and so so pleased we tried one.

We also adjust it ourselves within 5 or 6 minutes to fit our narrow tb :)
 
As others have said fantastic saddle and can be adapted to fit anything. I loved mine BUT I sold it (really hold their value so sold my 2nd hand wow for enough to buy new) as you need a WOW qualified saddle fitter to alter it. Most saddle fitters in my area would not touch it and those that were qualifed had so much work that they didn't have time to alter/check it etc. If you are close to Kent the people there are fantastic if you can get to where they produce them.
 
I love the WOW saddle but, on my wide and chunky cob it rolled across his back.

Now, in defence of the saddle it was air filled for TBs and despite me having a wider fitment for him it was not good to ride in.

I wonder if it was less filled it would move but as I have a good saddle for him and no air pump for the WOW, I will be unlikely to find out!

They are easily adapted and you can have many different settings for each horse.
 
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