What colour saddle for a chestnut?

[4leggedfurries]

Have finally got round to ringing the saddler to come and fit a dr saddle to the horse and am debating what colour to go for. It got me thinking after my friend bought a havana dr saddle, I didnt realise you could get them in that colour!! Currently his VSD is red/havana and I think he looks pretty good so was considering getting one in havana. I think black would look a bit harsh on him, he's quite bright chestnut. Also then if I were to get a havana saddle would I be able to wear a black jacket if I went to a small competition?

Opinions please!

 

[Hemirjtm]

Mine is a very bright chestnut, and I have one set of black tack, and one set of brown/havana! Brown for dressage and black for SJ! both look lovely imo I think what matters is the 'accessories' that you put with it!!

 

[kelly_s1]

I think black looks the nicest

 

[SuperSketch]

I usually prefer black tack but its always an exception with a chestnut haha. I think smart, shiny havana brown looks best on chestnut horses, particularly very bright chestnuts.

 

[rhino]

You are lucky with a chestnut, they can wear any colour of tack and look good! I have black tack for mine but also a newmarket tan headcollar which looks lovely.

 

[LadyRascasse]

You are lucky with a chestnut, they can wear any colour of tack and look good! I have black tack for mine but also a newmarket tan headcollar which looks lovely.

totally agree with that, my friend has a chestnut that i ride and he looks lovely in what ever colour we put on him, he looks very smart in black imo

 

[proctor]

My chestnut has black tack, I think he looks good in it!!

 

[wilsha]

apparently fo dressage you are meant to have black not sure why but i like dark brown on chestnuts

 

[FlorenceBassey]

Brown or depending on the shade of chestnut, tan. I've never put black on a chestnut,

 

[MrsMozart]

Taken from the British Dressage website:

50. Saddles
Saddles must be worn and be of English or Continental style and must be brown, black, grey or navy.
Stirrup leathers and irons are compulsory and must be attached to the saddle and used in the conventional
way. The rider’s boots must not be fixed to the stirrup iron by mechanical means. Western style or brightly
coloured saddles are not permitted. It is permissible to ride side saddle. Saddle covers are not permitted
except during riding-in. A gel pad seat saver is permitted, provided that it is unobtrusive and matches the
colour of the saddle. Other types of seat saver including sheepskin/fur fabric are not permitted unless
written dispensation has been obtained from the British Dressage Office. Treeless saddles are permitted.