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fulltiltfilly Reg. Dec 2008	Posted 2015-07-27 6:43 AM Subject: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
I hate cooking and cleaning Posts: 3314 Location: Jersey Girl	I have an appendix gelding that has a broad back and shoulders but has a wither. Suggestions on what saddle to try?
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Cowgirl Up Reg. Jul 2013	Posted 2015-07-27 11:20 AM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
Extreme Veteran Posts: 324	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.
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svincent Reg. Feb 2012	Posted 2015-07-27 4:02 PM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
The Resident Destroyer of Liberal Logic Location: PNW	Caldwell Ultra Rocket.
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WYOTurn-n-Burn Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2015-07-27 4:13 PM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
The Bling Princess Posts: 3411 Location: North Dakota	I've had luck with Shilohs and the Crown C for horses built like yours.
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TheOldGrayMare Reg. Nov 2009	Posted 2015-07-27 5:55 PM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
Expert Posts: 4625 Location: Desert Land	Depends on how wide...either a Caldwell Rocket or Ultra Rocket.
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hotbear03 Reg. Oct 2005	Posted 2015-07-28 7:04 PM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
One Grateful Mom Posts: 2702 Location: wolverton,mn	It sounds like the Caldwell rocket......I have a 13.5 high rise one for sale. It fits beautifully!
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IRunOnFaith Reg. Dec 2009	Posted 2015-07-29 12:21 PM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
Expert 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.
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fulltiltfilly Reg. Dec 2008	Posted 2015-07-29 1:44 PM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
I hate cooking and cleaning 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.....
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faithmia2 Reg. Jan 2015	Posted 2015-07-29 2:21 PM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
Member Posts: 12	Had the same issue, finally found and old Stoney.
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hammer_time Reg. Jul 2007	Posted 2015-07-29 2:27 PM Subject: RE: Need Saddle Suggestions for the Hard to Fit Horse
Money Eating Baggage Owner Posts: 9586 Location: Phoenix	Love the way a Stoney fits!!!
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