Hey all! I was wondering if I could get some help. This mare has been a pain in my but to try and fit a saddle on. Right now we have a Deb sibley 7inch gullet with flex tree that I really love but it has become too narrow in the shoulders as she has bulked up. Any ideas what saddles to look? Right now I am either looking at a Robbie Phillips or a 7 saddle. I am leaning towards the 7 but all inpute in any saddle brands is appreciated. TIA
Posted 2021-05-04 6:17 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Help
Keeper of the King Snake
Posts: 7615 Location: Dubach, LA
Oh wow! She almost looks like you would have a bridging problem. Try shimming under the saddle seat. Clinton Anderson used to make a pad that was cut out instead of built up over shoulders.
Posted 2021-05-04 7:38 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Help
Elite Veteran
Posts: 885
I would suggest taking your horse to a saddle fitter. Have your horse fitted for a saddle. It is well worth it instead of guessing & buying a zillion saddles & finding out none of them fit.
Posted 2021-05-04 8:09 PM Subject: RE: Saddle Help
Veteran
Posts: 125
Yes, bridging has been a issue. I can try and shim in the middle and see how that works. I did not know about that kind of saddle pad, I will look for that, thank you. I wish I had a saddle fitter near me, but I do not. I have a tack consignment store that I can use my no active fitters near me.
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