where to find a new saddle?

[BSJAlove]

YAY! ive come in to some money and im getting a new lorry and a new saddle WHOOP.

anyhow, anyone know where to find a nice quality jumping saddle or GP with that air thingy system? i forgot the name

my budget is 1000 really. and it doesnt have to be leather or an amazing brand. just something new and comfy. thank you you lovely HHO's

(yes, i am in a BRILLIANT mood

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[crellow4]

Equestrian clearance currently have the Bates close contact jumping saddle (with Cair) for £685.99 - is that any good? Bates.EquestrianClearance.com

 

[teddyt]

I would get your local saddle fitter out and try several to see what suits your horse and you. It is just not possible to pick a brand that you like and assume it will suit your horse, because it might not.

It is even worse to buy one off the internet without trying it. For 2 reasons- 1) you need to ride in a saddle to make sure it fits. Even the same make/model can vary in manufacture.
2) The amount of saddles that are sold on the internet/through auctions that have a damaged tree or uneven flocking is considerable.

you have a good budget, use it wisely!

 

[Donkeymad]

Get a good saddle fitter to come out with a range of saddles for you to try. saddle fitting correctly done is so important. As teddyt says, even buying a make/model you know fits over the internet can be frought with problems.

Got any cash to spare?

 

[ForeverBroke_]

I say you don't need the new lorry.

You need to give it to me