My2Geldings,
What would you think would be a step up from exselle? Im not great when it comes to different kind of saddles
It really depends what it is you want to do, your budget and your build. Certain saddles have a wider seat, others have a higher pomel, other have a more narrow seat.
I suggest going out to your local tack store who sells saddles and take a couple on consignment. You can take them out for the week or a few days, ride in them and see which ones first hand, you like and don't like.
My current saddle is the Black Country Quantum, but it's a $3,300. They come from the UK and are the most comfortable saddles I have ever ridden in in my life. They are really well built, woal flocked and are build custom if thats what you want(mine was). Those saddles also have a tree that can be adjust (by a full size I believe), if
Here is a site with reviews for it, they only a couple but they are all rated 5/5.
Black Country Quantum Jumping Saddles Reviews @ Horse Tack Review
Black Country Quantum Jumping Saddles Reviews @ Horse Tack Review
Black Country Saddles Quantum Hunter Jumping Saddles Reviews @ Horse Tack Review
I know, you can get this saddle online or in some stores for $2,200. If you can get your hands on one, I really suggest doing it. It's a saddle you will keep for years.
Mine is a dark Havannah brown but here it is the one I have. The best quality and the most comfortable saddle I have ever been in in my life.
http://www.trumbullmtn.com/Saddle_Pics/Usedcc_pics/10301.jpg
Here is the one I have in the right color:
http://www.acornsaddlery.co.uk/pages/images/newproducts2006March271609.jpg
eBay sometimes has some really awesome brands of saddles(that are used) for really affordable prices. If you can't fork out the money for a new one, the used ones are just as good.
Good Luck
