marioforever
Well-Known Member
I have just bought a new horse. She was ridden by her previous owner in a close contact saddle as she was show jumped. I called out a saddler and asked if he could bring both new and secondhand saddles for me to try. As usual (even though it was advertised on his website) he only brought new saddles. Most of them didnt fit. I want a saddle for everyday riding and a bit of jumping. He found one that he thought would be okay and I have had it now for 3 weeks. It slips forward when she jumps and the back of the saddle hits you in the butt when you go over the jump. Also it wrinkles her shoulder in canter and she has got lazy and I am worrying that it is the saddle that is causing it. The saddler has agreed to return but I am worried that he will never get the saddle to fit properly. Where do I stand if he cannot make it fit? I have soaped saddle and fed the leather and of course used it for 3 weeks. Should I ask him to return my money and perhaps get a close contact saddle as they seem to fit most horses much better. The saddler dosent sell any close contact ones. The mare has a wither but quite a flat back so may not be the easiest to fit but surely a product has to be fit for the purpose it is intended and also fit the horse. Sorry for the rant but am really depressed as you think you are doing the best for your horse and then find you havent!