What saddle?

[beenleighford]

Hi,
I have just got a new horse who is lots bigger than Ollie (my old horse) and has a much bigger jump. I am now finding that when he jumps i am catching my bum on the back of the saddle. I have been avised to get a second hand close contact flat seated saddle. I thought of maybe a stubbern but has anyone any other ideas? i dont have much to spend? Thanks

 

[little_pink_piggies]

excelle are v nice if you want a flat seated single flap jumping saddle

 

[KatB]

Yeuch at Stubbens! Currently in love with the Jaguar close contact saddles, yum! The Excelles are also lovely saddles

 

[Thistle]

Albion Kontact is nice.

 

[ChestnutMonty]

I've got a Bates Caprilli close contact jump for exactly that reason and its makes such a difference!

 

[irishdraught]

I'd agree that you need a flatter seat - my GP saddle tended to tip me up when jumping and am much more stable with a flat, close contact. I have a Jeffries but it really depend on how much you have to spend and what is comfortable for you.

I personally don't like to Stubben saddles, although like their bridles. Albions and Bates are nice but you are looking from around £500 for a second hand one.