Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?

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Dash4KJ Reg. Oct 2003	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..
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	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.
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	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.
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Dash4KJ Reg. Oct 2003	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.
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	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..
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Dash4KJ Reg. Oct 2003	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 :)
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CYA Ranch Reg. Feb 2008	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.
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Bibliafarm Reg. Jul 2008	Posted 2014-03-14 10:14 AM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
Warmblood with Wings Posts: 27846 Location: Florida..	Id take any of them off her hands..
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Dash4KJ Reg. Oct 2003	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!
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Whiskey_Girl Reg. Mar 2005	Posted 2014-03-14 6:50 PM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
I Wanna Go Fast!! Posts: 12556	Is Boyfriend the "C" baby? Am I thinking of the right person/ horse?
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Herbie Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2014-03-14 7:05 PM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
Whack and Roll Posts: 6342 Location: NE Texas	Unless we actually see pics of him I'm afraid we can't help you, wink, wink!!!
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-03-14 7:15 PM Subject: RE: Saddle fitting a 4 yr old?
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	What type/brand of saddle are you thinking of? I say if you have the extra funds, go for it.
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