Good dressage saddle for TB?

XtendedTrot · 08-16-2008, 03:31 PM

I'm having trouble fitting my high withered 16.2 TB mare. I'm using a Weaver synthetic all purpose english saddle now when I ride; however, it doesn't fit me very well. I would like to purchase an all leather dressage saddle with blocks and if possible made by a German company. I would greatly appreciate any input on saddles that may work for me...especially if you're a TB owner and understand their build. PS. I already tried out a Crosby (medium tree) but it pinched at the withers. THANKS!

**taelesean** · 08-16-2008, 06:07 PM

If you like synthetics, the Wintec pro dressage saddle with the equisuede seat and flaps is a really good saddle, and the adjustable gullets make them fit almost any horse, and they have adjustable blocks and stuff available too.

If it's just gotta be leather, Bates sells the same same saddle in a smooth leather model for more $. Same adjustable gullet and moveable blocks.

I don't reccomend the Cair flocking, though...order the saddle with the traditional flocking.

Carri · 08-16-2008, 07:52 PM

I love my Toulouse dressage saddle, it fits my very Appendix very well, he has very high withers but is not as narrow as a TB, but I have a wide tree for him to accomodate his shoulders. I love the way it feels for me, too!

Slim Pikkens · 08-16-2008, 08:31 PM

I had a Passier & Sohn A.P with the cutback pommel and after using a Crosby and Collegiate, well...I can't adequately describe the comfort, fit, it was like night and day. It offered wonderful balance, never any discomfort and my riding improved immediately. I'd never go back to a cheaper one again.

StormyNell · 08-16-2008, 08:59 PM

I have an FDR dressage saddle and it's a wide for my TB. I had a hard time trying to find a saddle that would fit her. She has high withers but she also has big shoulders. I do have a half pad that I use with the saddle for extra comfort.

zorble · 08-16-2008, 10:13 PM

I have a TB, and I went through months trying to find a good dressage saddle.
I finally came across a Verhan and have never looked back. I absolutely LOVE it! It is the most comfortable saddle I have ridden in, and seems to be good for high withered TB's. They are very pricey, but sometimes they come up used and you can get a decent deal..

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08-16-2008, 03:31 PM
XtendedTrot Halter broke Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 103	Good dressage saddle for TB? I'm having trouble fitting my high withered 16.2 TB mare. I'm using a Weaver synthetic all purpose english saddle now when I ride; however, it doesn't fit me very well. I would like to purchase an all leather dressage saddle with blocks and if possible made by a German company. I would greatly appreciate any input on saddles that may work for me...especially if you're a TB owner and understand their build. PS. I already tried out a Crosby (medium tree) but it pinched at the withers. THANKS!

08-16-2008, 06:07 PM
taelesean Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,675	If you like synthetics, the Wintec pro dressage saddle with the equisuede seat and flaps is a really good saddle, and the adjustable gullets make them fit almost any horse, and they have adjustable blocks and stuff available too. If it's just gotta be leather, Bates sells the same same saddle in a smooth leather model for more $. Same adjustable gullet and moveable blocks. I don't reccomend the Cair flocking, though...order the saddle with the traditional flocking. __________________

08-16-2008, 07:52 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	I love my Toulouse dressage saddle, it fits my very Appendix very well, he has very high withers but is not as narrow as a TB, but I have a wide tree for him to accomodate his shoulders. I love the way it feels for me, too! __________________

08-16-2008, 08:31 PM
Slim Pikkens Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,948	I had a Passier & Sohn A.P with the cutback pommel and after using a Crosby and Collegiate, well...I can't adequately describe the comfort, fit, it was like night and day. It offered wonderful balance, never any discomfort and my riding improved immediately. I'd never go back to a cheaper one again.

08-16-2008, 08:59 PM
StormyNell Newborn Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 13	I have an FDR dressage saddle and it's a wide for my TB. I had a hard time trying to find a saddle that would fit her. She has high withers but she also has big shoulders. I do have a half pad that I use with the saddle for extra comfort.

08-16-2008, 10:13 PM
zorble Halter broke Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 162	I have a TB, and I went through months trying to find a good dressage saddle. I finally came across a Verhan and have never looked back. I absolutely LOVE it! It is the most comfortable saddle I have ridden in, and seems to be good for high withered TB's. They are very pricey, but sometimes they come up used and you can get a decent deal.. __________________ Even the most forlorn Thoroughbred, seen at a distance - like a woman outside the fence at an army camp - is flawlessy beautiful -Joe Flaherty