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Crown C experts, do you think i need to shim or does the saddle fit good without it now? I have been but am hoping she has filled out enough now that it's no longer needed? Thanks!!
Looks like a good fit, I would not shim. How thick is the saddle pad and what brand is it? How does the saddle fit with the pad on?
I don’t care how many pictures you take, it is hard to tell about saddle fit. You just really need to be there. It looks good to me. I would upset a 3/4 inch pad. What ya got?
I have a 7/8 inch 5 star pad that I use
As far as pictures go, I feel like it looks pretty decent.
How are the sweat patterns?
Can you feel any tight spots when you run your hand along the tree?
Does the back of the saddle come up at all when you cinch it?
irideonfastqh - 2019-10-13 8:14 PM
Do you have any pictures of the horse saddled up with the pad? I think the saddle looks good sitting on your horses back, but if the pad is to thick it can cause the saddle to be a bit tight, A 7/8 thickness is good but I like the 3/4 better when the saddle is good fitting.
edited to add, I use a 3/4 inch thickness 5 star under my Crown C on one gelding and a 7/8 on my other boy.
Those pads are expensive so if that is what you have use it. Should be fine but keep an eye on everything then decide what you need to do. Problem solved. Laughing
When you put your hand on the horn and the other on the cantle can you rock it back and forth? How much hand can you put between where it rests on the shoulder blades without lefting up the saddle? Does it move alot there?
Thank you everyone who responded, it's been a crazy week and I haven't had a chance to log back in. I will saddle her today and see, will post pics. The saddle does lift slightly in the back when cinched.
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