I want to start riding in English, I already have lined up lessons but now I need a saddle. And I realized that all I know is that I want an all purpose English saddle. What I want to know is which brand is best?
I think you'd be better off venturing to a Close Contact saddle instead of an All Purpose. A/P's don't help you out very much with your form, due to how they are designed.
If you can get in touch with a Professional Saddle Maker/Fitter, to have them come out and help you with your choice, that would be great. A good one will come out with a bunch of different saddles, and will start the process from there.
That way, you can ride in them, and have a professional eye tell you "yay" or "nay".
Thanks. And I figured an all purpose would be good because I ride in western, have for 13 yrs, and between my trail horse and cutting filly I didn't see the need for a dressage or jumping saddle.
I have great balance and ride bareback often, but I thought the English would help with my now casual form. I ride several different horse during the month and ride nearly everyday. I know my form has become most comfortable but sloppy, and I want to help restructure it.
Don't be afraid to get a used saddle Some brands that are usually good are Collegiate, Bates, Pessoa, and Beval. Mind you, out of those I've only ridden in a Bates and a Beval, but they were both really nice. The other brands are just commonly recommended, bought, etc.
Thank you. And there aren't very many used English saddles where I am at... I found one but it was more than just "used" so I figured Id go with new =)
YOu are better off buying a good make used. Study eBay a bit. Look at the completed listings to see what sells and what doesn't. THen-when you find the right deal you will be a little more knowledgable. If you get a new one and have to resell it you will lose more than if you buy used and have to.
... Yea I will probably have to do that. I am just excited and don't want to wait haha but you guys are right I should really slow down and take my time on this.
The reason that I personally love my wintec, is because of its deep seat and adjustable knee rolls. I ride on the trail lots, and they help me feel more secure! Mine has the flock panels, which you can adjust to fit your horse and change as your horse matures. They also have a cair system, but my instructor told me that flock would be just fine for what I'm doing.
I would really just try some out!! I also looooove collegiate brand saddles, but could buy the wintec new for less than the cost of a collegiate in my area.
my mustang and QH are pretty medium ..I don't know exactly off hand. The QH might by wide but shes still growing. I am not sure about seat size I hear they are different in english then for western?
Stay away from the starter packages. They are junk.
If you can't find a good used and don't want to spend a lot, look at synthetics like Wintecs and Thorowgoods. I have a Wintec Jump and love it, and I've heard lots of good things about Thorowgood. Posted via Mobile Device
The rule of thumb is to add two inches to your western seat size to get your English seat size, but it varies. There are sites online that show you how to measure your femur to get the correct English seat size. Posted via Mobile Device
ok ..my boss says I should be in a 15'' but I love my ratty saddle I trail ride, train, give lessons and test all my clients maybes in that old roper haha
there's no feeling in the world like your favorite saddle!
Okay, and just a word of warning: you cannot ride in an english saddle in cowboy boots and jeans – GOD the chafes burn!!!!!!!!! Been there done that – take my advice and don't do it! You should get breeches, paddock boots, and half chaps.
O ok =) ... so what do I when it comes to a cinch?? is it some specific process?
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