OK so I have three saddles to ask about.
The first is the Passier dressage saddle 17" med tree I just got a great deal on. Took several pics of it from all different angles, so let me know if you need any specific ones! This seemed to fit well, I didn't get to ride in it yet, because I dont have fittings, but seems to fit similarly to the Grand Gilbert my instructor has me use on him, and that seems to fit him well and allow him to use his shoulder freely.





Next is the Ovation Jumping Saddle 17.5" Wide Tree, it is a friends and she has told me she'd do payments. To me it seems a TAD tight toward the portion that is just beneath the fat deposit area on the withers...he didnt sweat much both times I've ridden in it though, so it is hard to tell.


The last is a cheapie hunt saddle. It is not bad for the price ($200) but certainly not the quality of the other two. I need a dressage saddle as well as a hunt saddle but am strapped for cash. I believe this to be an extra wide. I'm not sure, but it seems this one may be too wide...I worry that with me in it, it would sit down on his withers. The saddle seemed slightly loose overall, but not a bad fit. Did not sit in it.
The first is the Passier dressage saddle 17" med tree I just got a great deal on. Took several pics of it from all different angles, so let me know if you need any specific ones! This seemed to fit well, I didn't get to ride in it yet, because I dont have fittings, but seems to fit similarly to the Grand Gilbert my instructor has me use on him, and that seems to fit him well and allow him to use his shoulder freely.
Next is the Ovation Jumping Saddle 17.5" Wide Tree, it is a friends and she has told me she'd do payments. To me it seems a TAD tight toward the portion that is just beneath the fat deposit area on the withers...he didnt sweat much both times I've ridden in it though, so it is hard to tell.
The last is a cheapie hunt saddle. It is not bad for the price ($200) but certainly not the quality of the other two. I need a dressage saddle as well as a hunt saddle but am strapped for cash. I believe this to be an extra wide. I'm not sure, but it seems this one may be too wide...I worry that with me in it, it would sit down on his withers. The saddle seemed slightly loose overall, but not a bad fit. Did not sit in it.
One thing I noticed while fitting these saddles is that Tango seems to be pretty crooked...tending to bend the ribcage out more on the left side and his
topline looks crooked, he also has one shoulder bigger than the other it seems. Your thoughts??
Tara
