wintec 500 vsd or shires optimus York?

[Fluffy bunny]

I would be grateful for any feedback on the above saddles (I've used the search function and read what's on here already )

I can get either, new, at a good price but am torn between thej two. It's to fit my 4 year old, ISH, who currently stands at 16hh.. She is quite short backed, so am going for 17-17 1/2", with a good shoulder, and medium/wide wither. I need an adjustable gullet as she's constantly changing!

If anyone has any feedback, good or bad, I would be really grateful

 

[Costypop]

Had this conversation with my saddler yesterday, she said she would go with the shires over any over the wintec's

 

[0310Star]

I have the wintec 500 VSD and love it

 

[buddylove]

My 4 yr old is very compact, the best fit for him was a wintec pro ap, with a 16.5" seat, and surprisingly enough my big backside is quite comfortable on it!!!