flyingfeet
Well-Known Member
Ok had the saddler out to try a wow jumping saddle
First impressions were good - although butt ugly, very comfy and could almost manage a sitting trot on a very bouncy horse.
His current saddle is a bit of a compromise as the gullet is slightly narrower than suits him, but if I make it wider I end up tipped forward (Bates saddle). However not pinching and panels are a reasonable fit on him.
He works well, but still think he is holding back on me and has a habit of hollowing (not severe by any means)
However a £1,500 saddle may not solve these problems and technically I could buy lots of nice saddles with the funds.
So are WOW saddles a gimmick - does anyone use them seriously for show jumping?
First impressions were good - although butt ugly, very comfy and could almost manage a sitting trot on a very bouncy horse.
His current saddle is a bit of a compromise as the gullet is slightly narrower than suits him, but if I make it wider I end up tipped forward (Bates saddle). However not pinching and panels are a reasonable fit on him.
He works well, but still think he is holding back on me and has a habit of hollowing (not severe by any means)
However a £1,500 saddle may not solve these problems and technically I could buy lots of nice saddles with the funds.
So are WOW saddles a gimmick - does anyone use them seriously for show jumping?