I am currently eventing my Thoroughbred gelding at BN and N and schooling Training. Although I love my close contact dearly, I am 5'10" and all leg, especially hip to knee, and my knees hang over the flaps a good two or three inches. Does anyone have any recommendations as to a very forward/long flap event saddle? We are on a budget, so something very long/forward off the rack would be ideal. My horse has an average back, just a tad bit high-withered, and I really have no preferences as to monoflap vs. traditional, materials, color, brand, etc.
Any help anyone could offer would be much appreciated! Thanks and happy riding!
Bates...all the way. I like their older verision rather than the new one as I feel the new one has a more "popular" appeal and is less of a true event saddle. The Bates Caprilli Event is what I would recommend for your long legs and with the CAIR and changeable gullet, is a great saddle for you and your horse. (I've posted on the Bates saddles quite a bit so will not repeat ).
I have had mine for over 5 years now, in black and I just hose it off every now and then, looks brand new. The equileather is really holding up quite well and I ride in the saddle 3 or 4 times a week in the hot Aussie sun too!
I love bates! County saddlery has very nicely made jumping saddles, but they are expensive. My sisters horse has an hdr that is great for jumping. Arena saddles are nice as well, they tend to have wider more forward flaps, and have interchangeable gullets and panels. They are quite light and I believe they have high wither saddles too. Hope this helps!
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