Viewing this week-end

[GREYSMEADOW]

Well I’m going back to try a horse for the second time, but taking my saddle(s). Last time I tried him out it was with a jumping saddle and I felt like I was sitting on his ears! I do like to have a bit of neck in front of me to grab hold of.
He’s slightly smaller (by 2 inches) but is short coupled (which I don’t usually go for) so I’m wondering if I will feel the same in a dressage or GP saddle. Also he wasn’t going off the leg and I’m wondering if he will be the same ride as before…. we will see. I don’t want a horse which is dead to the leg though. He’s a 5 yo and I’m wondering if he would improve by being more responsive to the leg/voice whilst hacking rather than in the school.
I have in the past brought well schooled matured horses rather than looking at youngsters. I hate these sorts of decisions at my age.

I would welcome some advice.

Many thanks.

 

[pixiebee]

silly question but does your saddle fit??? it might have an undesirable effect if not?

 

[GREYSMEADOW]

The dressage saddle would probably fit him better rather than the GP (which was a made to measure for my big horse) but it would only be used for a short while. Dealers saddles are really used to fit most models!

 

[horsesatemymoney]

Is it a private seller? Not in a bad way, I wouldn't let somebody turn up with a saddle that may/may not fit my horse, even for ten minutes....good luck with the viewing though

 

[GREYSMEADOW]

Its a dealer, the problem is the saddle I think is too small for me.