clarej
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Post by clarej on Mar 28, 2012 15:21:33 GMT
I am looking to buy a working hunter saddle for my connemara and i just wondered what saddles people recommend ie for comfort, fit etc. Any info or suggestions would be appreciated thanks  |
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Post by caspa on Mar 28, 2012 16:16:28 GMT
I had an Oakfield Santana, for my big sec D, it was fab, I let it go with him when I sold him  I'd have another, best saddle I've ever had.. Super comfy, both for me and my husband.. Just got a Heritage, for our new highland, nowhere near as comfy though.. |
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Post by whp94 on Mar 28, 2012 16:17:39 GMT
Ideal working hunter, super comfy and plenty of knee roll to get behind but still looks relatively straight cut. Already have a 16" one which I love and my new 17" came out the factory yesterday can't wait to ride in it!!
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Post by millbrooklinda on Mar 28, 2012 17:18:07 GMT
I agree! I have a suede-covered Ideal whp and LOVE it! It makes me feel really secure and it's a great fit for my little D.
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Post by workingcob on Mar 28, 2012 19:19:12 GMT
Farrington every time - my saddler says they are better quality than the Ideal & I think they are super comfortable
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Post by sectiondcrazy on Mar 28, 2012 19:31:38 GMT
I have an oakfield santana and i love it ;D
xx
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Post by caspa on Mar 28, 2012 19:39:40 GMT
Hannah, i've posted about the Oakfield .......
Great minds!!!!!!!! Ha ha ha..
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Post by Dipsy on Mar 28, 2012 19:55:10 GMT
We have just purchased a farrington......love it!!!
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Post by delfachhighwayman on Mar 28, 2012 20:06:03 GMT
I love my barnsby workers!!
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Post by jessandoscar on Mar 28, 2012 20:09:55 GMT
I currently have a fylde ray v plus and love it!! But have a brand new ideal wh saddle for sale with suede seat |
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Post by desktop on Mar 28, 2012 20:15:20 GMT
I have a Jeffries working hunter saddle on my welsh D, it is so comfy and fits my mare so well, I have even had comments from judges on how nice the saddle is. I have had it for 12 years now and it still looks like new |
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Post by hainlands on Mar 28, 2012 20:16:48 GMT
I love my ideal wh saddle it so comfy and doesn't look to bad for a working hunter saddle either
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Post by Guestless on Mar 28, 2012 21:09:16 GMT
Native Pony & Cob Saddle Company for me A few different types of saddle to suit everyone. |
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Post by ticketyboo on Mar 28, 2012 21:10:04 GMT
farrington soo comfy and you feel really secure!i would only part with it for a jeffries stanford as they are also very comfy and look nice. so either of these 2 .
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clarej
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Post by clarej on Mar 28, 2012 21:26:49 GMT
Thanks everyone |
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Post by m&mwhp on Mar 28, 2012 21:37:43 GMT
I've had the Ideal WH saddle and found that there wasn't enough to it to be able to jump properly! Also, whoever rode in it on my pony seemed to get pushed to the back of the saddle which of course isn't good for their backs! (Maybe it's just my Connie...)! Since purchased a Fylde Nathan and I love it! Slightly more forward cut and has more to it but is still very neat!
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Post by bigmama on Mar 28, 2012 22:07:02 GMT
Fylde Mick or Ray |
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Post by sbloom on Mar 29, 2012 5:59:53 GMT
I've had the Ideal WH saddle and found that there wasn't enough to it to be able to jump properly! Also, whoever rode in it on my pony seemed to get pushed to the back of the saddle which of course isn't good for their backs! On the back of this, whatever fits the pony and the rider! Obviously I know it's helpful to have ideas, but there are SO many variables. I fit many different styles of WH and people are often surprised by the one they choose in the end. I actually have several customers riding in our straight cut GPs as they give more knee room for serious jumping. I'd say find a saddle fitter who understands Connies (they can be VERY flat and pretty wide) and see what they bring out or recommend. |
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