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Coventry Close Contact Saddle Coventry Close Contact Saddle Paypal US $200.00 15m
New Derby Original Brown Close Contact Saddle 17.5 with wide tree New Derby Original Brown Close Contact Saddle 17.5 with wide tree Paypal US $200.00 35m
17 17" Pinnicale Kirkby Close Contact Saddle with Leathers and Stirrups Paypal US $550.00 40m
PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD Paypal US $32.99 1h 24m
PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD Paypal US $32.99 1h 24m
PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD Paypal US $32.99 1h 24m
Prix de Saute 17 Prix de Saute 17" close contact english saddle Paypal US $250.00 2h 29m
HERMES ESSENTIELLE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE - 17 HERMES ESSENTIELLE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE - 17" - GOOD USED CONDITION Paypal US $1,595.00 3h 52m
Collegiate Sorrento Close Contact Saddle Collegiate Sorrento Close Contact Saddle Paypal US $1,000.00 4h 15m
Crosby Prix des Nations close contact saddle 17.5 Crosby Prix des Nations close contact saddle 17.5" with Whitman girth 48" long Paypal US $449.00 5h 55m
Collegiate Convertible Diploma Close Contact Saddle 18 Collegiate Convertible Diploma Close Contact Saddle 18" Paypal 0 Bid US $800.00 6h 51m
CLOSE CONTACT ENGLISH SADDLE PKG AMERICAN BRN 16 CLOSE CONTACT ENGLISH SADDLE PKG AMERICAN BRN 16" *NEW* Paypal US $239.99 7h 27m
Bates Caprilli Saddle close contact, 17 inch, with leathers & irons Bates Caprilli Saddle close contact, 17 inch, with leathers & irons Paypal 0 Bid US $900.00 7h 52m
COUNTY STABILIZER ENGLISH JUMP/ JUMPING CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE ~MED.TREE ~17.5 Sz COUNTY STABILIZER ENGLISH JUMP/ JUMPING CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE ~MED.TREE ~17.5 Sz Paypal US $2,100.00 8h 26m
17 17" TAN English CLOSE CONTACT BRIDLE LEATHER Saddle SET Paypal US $225.98 8h 31m
CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Navy CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Navy"Star" Saddle Pad Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 9h 14m
CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Teal CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Teal"Star" Saddle Pad Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 9h 14m
CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Raspberry CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Raspberry"Star" Saddle Pad Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 9h 15m
Close Contact English Saddle Pad Bell Boots Splint Boot Side Reins Hunter Jumper Close Contact English Saddle Pad Bell Boots Splint Boot Side Reins Hunter Jumper Paypal 12 Bids US $10.50 9h 26m
CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Purple CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Purple"Star" Saddle Pad Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 9h 48m
Beautiful 16.5 Beautiful 16.5" / 16 1/2" Close Contact Collegiate Saddle! Paypal 1 Bid US $275.00 9h 50m
15 inch close contact saddle..................................................NR 15 inch close contact saddle..................................................NR Paypal 0 Bid US $20.00 9h 51m
16 16" Close Contact Saddle-Great for lessons, beginners Paypal 0 Bid US $49.00 10h 6m
BLUE RIBBON CLOSE CONTACT JUMPING ENGLISH SADDLE 16 BLUE RIBBON CLOSE CONTACT JUMPING ENGLISH SADDLE 16" COMPLETE MADE IN ENGLAND Paypal 0 Bid US $150.00 10h 25m
CARLYLE CLOSE CONTACT JUMPING ENGLISH SADDLE 16 CARLYLE CLOSE CONTACT JUMPING ENGLISH SADDLE 16" W/ COVER * REAL NICE Paypal 1 Bid US $425.00 10h 33m
NEW 16 NEW 16" Pessoa A/O Close Contact Saddle Paypal US $1,595.00 11h 24m
Harry Dabbs Yves Cazeneuve Close Contact Saddle Hunt Seat Jumping Limited *NEW* Harry Dabbs Yves Cazeneuve Close Contact Saddle Hunt Seat Jumping Limited *NEW* Paypal US $1,649.99 11h 28m
NEW 16 NEW 16" Pessoa A/O Close Contact Saddle Paypal US $1,595.00 11h 32m
Brand New All-Leather Saddle -17 Brand New All-Leather Saddle -17"Close-Contact Hazelnut Paypal 0 Bid US $149.99 12h 36m
16.5 Collegiate Close Contact Saddle 16.5 Collegiate Close Contact Saddle Paypal US $225.00 19h 15m
Close contact John Whitaker Jumping Saddle 18 Close contact John Whitaker Jumping Saddle 18" Medium. Paypal US $1,414.10 20h 9m
Felton 17.5 Felton 17.5" Wide Close contact Saddle Paypal 5 Bids US $274.95 22h 10m
HDR ADVANTAGE Close Contact Saddle!! 16.5 HDR ADVANTAGE Close Contact Saddle!! 16.5" Paypal US $500.00 23h 25m
ANTARES 18.5 ANTARES 18.5" CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE!! REGULAR TREE 3/A FLAP Paypal US $2,600.00 23h 26m
BUTET CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE!! 16 BUTET CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE!! 16" REG TREE, DEEP SEAT Paypal US $2,400.00 23h 27m
17.5 Collegiate Convertible Long Flap Close Contact, Jumping Saddle 17.5 Collegiate Convertible Long Flap Close Contact, Jumping Saddle Paypal US $775.00 1d 22m
Bruno Delgrange PJ Equestrian Saddle 16.5 short flap Bruno Delgrange PJ Equestrian Saddle 16.5 short flap Paypal US $1,700.00 1d 33m
17 17" Brown 2 tone Close contact Saddle Chafeless Girth Bridle 5 pc pkg Closeout Paypal US $228.00 1d 41m
17 17" Brown Close contact Saddle Chafeless Girth Bridle Leathers 5 pc pkg Closeout Paypal US $224.00 1d 50m
Used Beval Devon Gladstone Close Contact Saddle - Size 17 Used Beval Devon Gladstone Close Contact Saddle - Size 17" - Medium Tree - Brown Paypal US $1,095.00 1d 2h 2m
Used HERMES Close Contact Saddle - Size 17 Used HERMES Close Contact Saddle - Size 17" - Medium Tree - Brown Paypal US $2,995.00 1d 2h 52m
Close Contact fitted white saddle pad Close Contact fitted white saddle pad Paypal 0 Bid US $9.00 1d 3h 18m
16 16" TAN English CLOSE CONTACT BRIDLE LEATHER Saddle SET Paypal US $225.98 1d 3h 18m
CLOSEOUT! COLLEGIATE NOBILITY Close Contact Jumping Saddle! 18.5 CLOSEOUT! COLLEGIATE NOBILITY Close Contact Jumping Saddle! 18.5" WIDE Paypal US $595.00 1d 3h 33m
NEW! Exselle Chasseur Close Contact Saddle 17.5 W NEW! Exselle Chasseur Close Contact Saddle 17.5 W Paypal US $900.00 1d 5h 7m
Bates Caprilli Close Contact 16.5 inches Saddle (Like New!) Bates Caprilli Close Contact 16.5 inches Saddle (Like New!) Paypal US $1,100.00 1d 5h 9m
County Close Contact Jumping Saddle County Close Contact Jumping Saddle Paypal US $400.00 1d 6h 33m
17.5 17.5" REGENCY CLOSE CONTACT PADDED FLAP JUMP SADDLE RT Paypal US $319.00 1d 6h 41m
Gazelle Close Contact Saddle by Arc de Triomphe 16.5in Gazelle Close Contact Saddle by Arc de Triomphe 16.5in Paypal US $1,359.99 1d 6h 57m
CONGRESS LEATHER 16 CONGRESS LEATHER 16" Close Contact Saddle Warranty Paypal US $159.00 1d 7h 41m
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Why is Fitting a Saddle so Hard?

In my opinion choosing a saddle has to be the most difficult and unpleasant task with relation to owning a horse or pony .

My current horse was the first horse I have owned where I had to buy a new saddle. Every other horse I have had before has already come with a saddle. Thankfully someone saved me this dreadful job.

You might by now be thinking I am very strange. Most people love buying new things especially for their horses and ponies, but not me in relation to saddles.

I must have clocked up more miles driving back and forth with different saddles to try to get one that was a good fit for both my horse and myself.

When we look at riding it mostly falls under one of two styles - Western or English and then can be broken down even further into what type of riding you'll be doing. For example do you need a specialty saddle designed for specific activities like dressage, polo or jumping or will you just be hacking out.

This has to be the first thing you think about before you buy a saddle and if at all possible buy one designed just for the type of riding you will be using it for.

Choosing a saddle is a very personal choice, what fits and is extremely comfy for one person will feel terrible to another. It is all based on riding style's, riding position, body shape, weight, fitness and experience in the saddle. That is without even thinking how comfy and suitable it will be for your horse or pony..

The one thing I found when I bought my last saddle was I could sit on it at the saddler's, then sit on it on my horse and it felt fine, but the real test was after I had ridden on it for a while. That's one of the biggest problem's with choosing a saddle. The best way to determine which one works for you and your horse is to ride on it for a while.

Saddle sizes are measured in inches and to get the correct size you measure the length between the pommel and the cantle. As with any type of sport in which your body has close contact with the equipment, a horse saddle should fit you and your horse- comfortably. Aside from your own comfort issues, an ill-fitting saddle can cause back muscle bruising on your horse. You will then start to get what is perceived as behaviour problems from your horse or pony including bucking. They are not really being naughty though . They are just trying to tell you something is wrong.

When you are seated in your saddle, you would want there to be about two to three inches of space between you and the back edge of the saddle. It is really difficult to fit a saddle and see if it is right for you and your horse on your own. It is easiest to fit a saddle to both your horse and your body if you have someone with you. Your helper then can either act as you in the saddle (so you can see how it fits on the horse), or he/she can do this for you while you're in the saddle. They can check your seat and make sure there is enough space between you and the back edge of the saddle. They can also make sure the saddle sits level on the horse's back, and that it fits comfortably on the horses withers with you sat on it and that it doesn't tip when you are riding on it.

In general, the saddle should not impede the horse's movements, and it should fit you comfortably.

You might need your saddler to alter a saddle for you that is a pretty good fit making it into a near perfect one. A good saddler will come out to your horse and take measurements then alter the saddle to fit.

Remember when you have your ideal saddle to periodically clean it with saddle soap and polish it with shoe wax to keep the leather clean, soft and looking nice.

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Coventry Close Contact Saddle Coventry Close Contact Saddle Paypal US $200.00 15m
New Derby Original Brown Close Contact Saddle 17.5 with wide tree New Derby Original Brown Close Contact Saddle 17.5 with wide tree Paypal US $200.00 35m
17 17" Pinnicale Kirkby Close Contact Saddle with Leathers and Stirrups Paypal US $550.00 40m
PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD Paypal US $32.99 1h 24m
PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD Paypal US $32.99 1h 24m
PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD PRI COTTON WAFFLE FLEECE EDGE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE PAD Paypal US $32.99 1h 24m
Prix de Saute 17 Prix de Saute 17" close contact english saddle Paypal US $250.00 2h 29m
HERMES ESSENTIELLE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE - 17 HERMES ESSENTIELLE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE - 17" - GOOD USED CONDITION Paypal US $1,595.00 3h 52m
Collegiate Sorrento Close Contact Saddle Collegiate Sorrento Close Contact Saddle Paypal US $1,000.00 4h 15m
Crosby Prix des Nations close contact saddle 17.5 Crosby Prix des Nations close contact saddle 17.5" with Whitman girth 48" long Paypal US $449.00 5h 55m
Collegiate Convertible Diploma Close Contact Saddle 18 Collegiate Convertible Diploma Close Contact Saddle 18" Paypal 0 Bid US $800.00 6h 51m
CLOSE CONTACT ENGLISH SADDLE PKG AMERICAN BRN 16 CLOSE CONTACT ENGLISH SADDLE PKG AMERICAN BRN 16" *NEW* Paypal US $239.99 7h 27m
Bates Caprilli Saddle close contact, 17 inch, with leathers & irons Bates Caprilli Saddle close contact, 17 inch, with leathers & irons Paypal 0 Bid US $900.00 7h 52m
COUNTY STABILIZER ENGLISH JUMP/ JUMPING CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE ~MED.TREE ~17.5 Sz COUNTY STABILIZER ENGLISH JUMP/ JUMPING CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE ~MED.TREE ~17.5 Sz Paypal US $2,100.00 8h 26m
17 17" TAN English CLOSE CONTACT BRIDLE LEATHER Saddle SET Paypal US $225.98 8h 31m
CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Navy CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Navy"Star" Saddle Pad Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 9h 14m
CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Teal CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Teal"Star" Saddle Pad Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 9h 14m
CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Raspberry CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Raspberry"Star" Saddle Pad Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 9h 15m
Close Contact English Saddle Pad Bell Boots Splint Boot Side Reins Hunter Jumper Close Contact English Saddle Pad Bell Boots Splint Boot Side Reins Hunter Jumper Paypal 12 Bids US $10.50 9h 26m
CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Purple CLOSEOUT Roma Close Contact Purple"Star" Saddle Pad Paypal 0 Bid US $19.99 9h 48m
Beautiful 16.5 Beautiful 16.5" / 16 1/2" Close Contact Collegiate Saddle! Paypal 1 Bid US $275.00 9h 50m
15 inch close contact saddle..................................................NR 15 inch close contact saddle..................................................NR Paypal 0 Bid US $20.00 9h 51m
16 16" Close Contact Saddle-Great for lessons, beginners Paypal 0 Bid US $49.00 10h 6m
BLUE RIBBON CLOSE CONTACT JUMPING ENGLISH SADDLE 16 BLUE RIBBON CLOSE CONTACT JUMPING ENGLISH SADDLE 16" COMPLETE MADE IN ENGLAND Paypal 0 Bid US $150.00 10h 25m
CARLYLE CLOSE CONTACT JUMPING ENGLISH SADDLE 16 CARLYLE CLOSE CONTACT JUMPING ENGLISH SADDLE 16" W/ COVER * REAL NICE Paypal 1 Bid US $425.00 10h 33m
NEW 16 NEW 16" Pessoa A/O Close Contact Saddle Paypal US $1,595.00 11h 24m
Harry Dabbs Yves Cazeneuve Close Contact Saddle Hunt Seat Jumping Limited *NEW* Harry Dabbs Yves Cazeneuve Close Contact Saddle Hunt Seat Jumping Limited *NEW* Paypal US $1,649.99 11h 28m
NEW 16 NEW 16" Pessoa A/O Close Contact Saddle Paypal US $1,595.00 11h 32m
Brand New All-Leather Saddle -17 Brand New All-Leather Saddle -17"Close-Contact Hazelnut Paypal 0 Bid US $149.99 12h 36m
16.5 Collegiate Close Contact Saddle 16.5 Collegiate Close Contact Saddle Paypal US $225.00 19h 15m
Close contact John Whitaker Jumping Saddle 18 Close contact John Whitaker Jumping Saddle 18" Medium. Paypal US $1,414.10 20h 9m
Felton 17.5 Felton 17.5" Wide Close contact Saddle Paypal 5 Bids US $274.95 22h 10m
HDR ADVANTAGE Close Contact Saddle!! 16.5 HDR ADVANTAGE Close Contact Saddle!! 16.5" Paypal US $500.00 23h 25m
ANTARES 18.5 ANTARES 18.5" CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE!! REGULAR TREE 3/A FLAP Paypal US $2,600.00 23h 26m
BUTET CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE!! 16 BUTET CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE!! 16" REG TREE, DEEP SEAT Paypal US $2,400.00 23h 27m
17.5 Collegiate Convertible Long Flap Close Contact, Jumping Saddle 17.5 Collegiate Convertible Long Flap Close Contact, Jumping Saddle Paypal US $775.00 1d 22m
Bruno Delgrange PJ Equestrian Saddle 16.5 short flap Bruno Delgrange PJ Equestrian Saddle 16.5 short flap Paypal US $1,700.00 1d 33m
17 17" Brown 2 tone Close contact Saddle Chafeless Girth Bridle 5 pc pkg Closeout Paypal US $228.00 1d 41m
17 17" Brown Close contact Saddle Chafeless Girth Bridle Leathers 5 pc pkg Closeout Paypal US $224.00 1d 50m
Used Beval Devon Gladstone Close Contact Saddle - Size 17 Used Beval Devon Gladstone Close Contact Saddle - Size 17" - Medium Tree - Brown Paypal US $1,095.00 1d 2h 2m
Used HERMES Close Contact Saddle - Size 17 Used HERMES Close Contact Saddle - Size 17" - Medium Tree - Brown Paypal US $2,995.00 1d 2h 52m
Close Contact fitted white saddle pad Close Contact fitted white saddle pad Paypal 0 Bid US $9.00 1d 3h 18m
16 16" TAN English CLOSE CONTACT BRIDLE LEATHER Saddle SET Paypal US $225.98 1d 3h 18m
CLOSEOUT! COLLEGIATE NOBILITY Close Contact Jumping Saddle! 18.5 CLOSEOUT! COLLEGIATE NOBILITY Close Contact Jumping Saddle! 18.5" WIDE Paypal US $595.00 1d 3h 33m
NEW! Exselle Chasseur Close Contact Saddle 17.5 W NEW! Exselle Chasseur Close Contact Saddle 17.5 W Paypal US $900.00 1d 5h 7m
Bates Caprilli Close Contact 16.5 inches Saddle (Like New!) Bates Caprilli Close Contact 16.5 inches Saddle (Like New!) Paypal US $1,100.00 1d 5h 9m
County Close Contact Jumping Saddle County Close Contact Jumping Saddle Paypal US $400.00 1d 6h 33m
17.5 17.5" REGENCY CLOSE CONTACT PADDED FLAP JUMP SADDLE RT Paypal US $319.00 1d 6h 41m
Gazelle Close Contact Saddle by Arc de Triomphe 16.5in Gazelle Close Contact Saddle by Arc de Triomphe 16.5in Paypal US $1,359.99 1d 6h 57m
CONGRESS LEATHER 16 CONGRESS LEATHER 16" Close Contact Saddle Warranty Paypal US $159.00 1d 7h 41m
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COLLEGIATE Laureate Close Contact Saddle COLLEGIATE Laureate Close Contact Saddle
 

Description

Great quality saddle made from great quality materials. Made from European leather, featuring a fancy stitched stirrup keeper and stylish embossed flaps this saddle is a must have! Since this saddle is an improved version of the Collegiate graduate model you know you are getting top quality...

Features

  • Specially tanned hand-picked leather
  • Wider self padded AirFlo flaps
  • Triangle knee and thigh blocks
  • Ply-bound spring tree
  • Medium debth comfortable seat
Double Face Fleece Pad Double Face Fleece Pad
 

Description

It's two layers of soft, durable fleece. Great show pad or for for every day use.
WINTEC Close Contact FlexiBloc WINTEC Close Contact FlexiBloc
 

Description

From the original Wintec. The FLEXIBLOC system which allows the thigh block to be moved on a Velcro panel under the flap. It allows a very customized fit, and is particularly helpful for allowing a bit of growing room, or if the saddle needs to be shared by several riders.


Bates Close contact saddle

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