Which New Saddle To Buy For Jumping?

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I've decided to treat myself to a new jumping saddle, been savying up so budget is generous, not restricted. My horse isn't hard to fit but I am, at only 5 feet 1 and a small size 8. So I need saddle flaps that aren't going to drown me and my knee to be in the right position.

I have tried Devocoux and was reasonably impressed and sat on Sue Carson saddles at Hickstead (not on a horse) which impressed me as far as I could tell. But what other brands are good? I'd rather go for a brand than a general saddle fitter as the range of sizes I'll get are bigger, whereas saddle fitters just tend to sell you one that fits the horse.

Any recommendations/opinions?
 
Ditto, I have an Albion K2 jump and love it.
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I think you need to try lots of saddles really to see what fits you.

I would not have a devocoux or an albion on my horse - personal preference, wouldn't have a stubben either.

I tried a load when I was looking for a new one - I am 5 ft 2 - hated the Ideal Impala as I couldn't keep my lower leg in place iwth it, loved the ideal springbok as I am totally secure in it.

I would be looking for wide, flat panels which provide a good load bearing area and are less likely to cause pressure points, so more comfortable for the horses back, and if you intend to hack a lot in it I wouldn't go for a true close contact, I'd go for wool flocking. I love my ideal springbok - single flap but wool flocked so the best of both worlds for me. I would also be looking for what fitted the horse best as a good saddler should be able to give the saddle making company detailed instructions about what they want so it fits you.
 
Butets are gorgeous, and the best of the "True" close contact saddles I believe. The Ideal springbok is a fab saddle, i love mine and it is good for my horse too as is wool flocked, as Spottedcat stated.
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