What do i spend my money on!

[McNally]

....for the best outcome!

I can ride other people's horses and feel fine but when i ride my own i never feel quite balanced or safe/secure Its hard to describe! He can be sharp and i feel like i could stay on another horse much easier than him doing the same thing but not sure why??!!

So i started saving for a new saddle- a friend mentioned that when she rides my horse she felt tipped into the wrong position (been fitted properly by a saddler and apparently all ok.
Or then i thought i should maybe put the cash saved towards a course of lessons to get a better seat and position.
Problem being if its the saddle the lessons wont help and i really am on a budget no-way i can afford both!

 

[Cliqmo]

Book a lesson with an instructor you trust and ask them to get on and see if the saddle feels balanced to them- they should be able to advise you on the best course of action from there

 

[abbieandfiona]

How about just paying another saddler to check saddle fits ok, then if he or she says it doesnt get new saddle. If they say fine then lessons.

 

[wilsha]

i have that problem with my saddle and my instuctor had a look and said that she will ring the saddler and do a part exchange o it shouldnt cost too much and if that is possible for you maybe you will still have some money left for lessons too