I have this lovely little black and white mare that I can't seem to find a saddle to fit. she has big withers, so theoretically full quarter horse bars would fit, but she also has the short paso back, so most quarter horse saddles have skirts that are too long. I didn't realize right away that my saddle didn't fit, because the old owner was riding her in the exact same brand/make/size of saddle (She probably would have kept the horse if she knew that the saddle was pinching her withers and causing all the vices she hated). I just figured that since the old owner was relatively inexperienced that it was a training issue. Nope! so after 3 weeks I figured it out. wondering what to do until I find a saddle that fits (contemplating a good bareback pad) She isn't gaited, but she does have a lot of shoulder action. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm really frustrated, and the horse isn't happy either!
Valarie