Posted 2015-07-27 11:20 AM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
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Find a saddle fitter near you. I went through about a billion different saddles before breaking down and going to a professional where he fitted my horse and I had ordered a perfect saddle in under 2 hours. Haven't had a single dry spot or any soreness since.
Posted 2015-07-29 12:21 PM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
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Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX
I would definitly find a saddle fitter.
My friend had a 7" Martin on her prospect filly. It fit well and there were no problems, then she shaped up her hooves and the mare gained weight and height from the shaping and from growing. The saddle no longer fit. After buying an 8" gullet thinking it would be a perfect fit, her filly began to fight her during the turns. Throwing her head, her shoulder, it was terrible. After seeing a saddle fitting expert she bought a 9" gullet and has never had a problem since. The filly is perfect going in to turns and is so much quieter. She's HUGE.
I wouldn't know what saddle to suggest to you as I'm no expert, but If I was you I would send lots of pictures to a saddle fitting expert and see what they suggest. If you can't haul your horse to be fitted like my friend did, maybe pictures would help a saddle fitter.
Posted 2015-07-29 1:44 PM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
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Posts: 3314 Location: Jersey Girl
Thanks everyone for your replies. No real saddle fitters in my area. Have a local saddle make that he thinks his wide tree will work on him but I am taking pics and sending them to Caldwell. Even if I can't order a saddle right now, I am thinking maybe I can find a used one.....
Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
