Posted 2014-03-13 10:23 PM Subject: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
Blond Bombshell..
Posts: 6628 Location: Hill Country of TEXAS!!
I don't currently have a saddle I'm happy with the fit on my 4 yr old colt. Would it be best to have a saddle maker fit him and build a saddle on a tree for him or just go w a used saddle I find that fits him now. His mom was not very wide and I don't imagine he will grow out that much. He is only 4 though..
Posted 2014-03-13 11:36 PM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
A Somebody to Everybody
Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas
I would not spend the money on a custom saddle for him just yet, I would wait till he was finished growning and filling out. I would just buy a nice used saddle that is as close to fitting him as possible for now, you know hes going to be changing so much befor hes all done with his growing.
Posted 2014-03-14 8:29 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
Warmblood with Wings
Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..
Thats a toughie knowing you and your horses and talent. I myself would probrably wait a season knowing he will grow a lil more in all directions..withers etc.. muscles change..Id go with used but a well fitting one.
Posted 2014-03-14 9:39 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
Blond Bombshell..
Posts: 6628 Location: Hill Country of TEXAS!!
Bibliafarm - 2014-03-14 7:29 AM Thats a toughie knowing you and your horses and talent.
I myself would probrably wait a season knowing he will grow a lil more in all directions..withers etc.. muscles change..Id go with used but a well fitting one.
Thanks Karen :) Knowing he will grow is the tough part bc he definitely will grow. I'm just not sure if he will grow much more to make a big difference. His mother isn't very wide and has more withers than he does. I wish I had a saddle fitter near me to take him to.
Posted 2014-03-14 9:44 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
Warmblood with Wings
Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..
Dash4KJ - 2014-03-14 10:39 AM
Bibliafarm - 2014-03-14 7:29 AM Thats a toughie knowing you and your horses and talent.
I myself would probrably wait a season knowing he will grow a lil more in all directions..withers etc.. muscles change..Id go with used but a well fitting one.
Thanks Karen :) Knowing he will grow is the tough part bc he definitely will grow. I'm just not sure if he will grow much more to make a big difference. His mother isn't very wide and has more withers than he does. I wish I had a saddle fitter near me to take him to.
you know them better then anyone for sure.. and I also totally understand why you would want a good fitting one now for him.... you can always custom it and resell later or wait for next youngster if he does indeed outgrow it later.. i had my custom henig made for my 4 yr old warmbloods.LOL .and revised later..
Posted 2014-03-14 10:02 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
Blond Bombshell..
Posts: 6628 Location: Hill Country of TEXAS!!
Bibliafarm - 2014-03-14 8:44 AM
Dash4KJ - 2014-03-14 10:39 AM
Bibliafarm - 2014-03-14 7:29 AM Thats a toughie knowing you and your horses and talent.
I myself would probrably wait a season knowing he will grow a lil more in all directions..withers etc.. muscles change..Id go with used but a well fitting one.
Thanks Karen :) Knowing he will grow is the tough part bc he definitely will grow. I'm just not sure if he will grow much more to make a big difference. His mother isn't very wide and has more withers than he does. I wish I had a saddle fitter near me to take him to.
you know them better then anyone for sure.. and I also totally understand why you would want a good fitting one now for him.... you can always custom it and resell later or wait for next youngster if he does indeed outgrow it later.. i had my custom henig made for my 4 yr old warmbloods.LOL .and revised later..
Yes ma'am whatever saddle I do get it will be moved down to the next set of colts if and when he outgrows it :)
Posted 2014-03-14 10:06 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
More bootie than waist!
Posts: 18425 Location: Riding Crackhead.
If this is for Boyfriend and you are having trouble fitting him I'll gladly take him off your hands and find a saddle that works. Its the least I can do to help a girl out.
Posted 2014-03-14 11:04 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
Blond Bombshell..
Posts: 6628 Location: Hill Country of TEXAS!!
Hahah! Yes, this is for Boyfriend so you know why it's more important than most ;) love my boy and I want him comfy!! Thanks for the offers of help :) y'all are too funny!
Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
