Posted 2015-03-11 1:11 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fit opinions pics Included
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 422 Location: Fort Bragg North Carolina
I went from a full bar to a narrow because all my other saddles end up on her neck I don't understand why I can't get a saddle to fit her. My full trees Pop up in the back and I can slid my hand underneathe when I'm riding and they end up literally on her neck this old one pictures stays in place and stays down but her hair gets rubbed on both sides behind the shoulder
Posted 2015-03-13 3:18 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fit opinions pics Included
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 422 Location: Fort Bragg North Carolina
Thanks for all the responses. So if this narrow tree is too narrow and my full bar saddles end up on her neck which would be better to use I think either way I go she will be sore
Posted 2015-03-16 12:59 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fit opinions pics Included
Red Bull Agressive
Posts: 5981 Location: North Dakota
The saddle being a "full bar" is only part of the equation. You have to take into account the shape of the tree. The angle of the bars, the flare in the tree, etc. I'm definitely not an expert but if I were you I would try to contact someone that is and have them help you. I will link you to one helpful article on seeing if your saddle fits.http://thefreedomsaddle.com/articles/saddle-fitting/checking-your-saddle-fit/
Posted 2015-03-17 9:59 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fit opinions pics Included
Expert
Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX
I agree too narrow. I would find a saddle rep close to you and send him pics of your full bar saddle and ask for opinions.
If I were you I would sell both saddles that do not fit and have one built to fit your horse. It's not as expensive as everyone thinks. In fact there was a thread going around here that had a link to a saddle company with saddles custom made for under $700. Good quality too.
Posted 2015-03-17 12:03 PM Subject: RE: Saddle fit opinions pics Included
Take a Picture
Posts: 12841
The bars on a saddle vary from maker to maker. Even the well known saddle makers use their own trees that vary from other brands. I have three Billy Cook saddles that are full qh bars. One has a wide gullet for my monster paint horse. All fit my horses great. I took a horse to Josey's to get a saddle fitted. Pam and Ty both said the semi qh bars would be a good fit and I was thinking hmmmm. This mare is really broad. I told them they better bring both trees out because I thought that semi GH would be too narrow. The semi fit like a glove and you could tell the full bars were way too wide. Your horse is not nearly as wide as mine. If I can catch the witch, I will take pictures of both saddles. Personally I do not recommend going out and buying an expensive saddle not knowing if it will fit. My Billy Cook saddles fit just about everything I have put them on. The only reason I bought the Josey saddle is that I needed a bigger seat.
Posted 2015-03-17 12:48 PM Subject: RE: Saddle fit opinions pics Included
Firecracker Dog Lover
Posts: 3175
I have a horse built similar. It's hard to tell from the pictures but how tall is your horse and is the horse "thick?" I have been through a Pro Rider, Cactus, and tried on a few other brands and bought a used Double J wide fit - I use a Biofit pad on and it fits him perfectly with this setup. Good luck.
Posted 2015-03-19 6:33 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fit opinions pics Included
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 422 Location: Fort Bragg North Carolina
This horse will be on the market at some point this year I'm not spending any extra money on her that's why I got this ugly saddle thinking it would maybe fit. I have tried 7 Saddles. I bought the csi thibking it would help but I think the length of the pad just makes it worse I might look into the bio fit. I shim but it still doesn't help then again the other saddles I have may be too long for her and that's why the saddle pictures rides in place better too
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