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Post by hunnybunnyxxxx on Jan 7, 2013 16:24:44 GMT
hi, i have a 14.2hd arab gelding, and i need some saddle advice. all the saddles either slide or pinch him
i went to oakfield saddlery and they said they recommended a 16-16.5
saddle for him.
i was just wondering if someone could give me some advice
thanks x
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lfd
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Post by lfd on Jan 7, 2013 16:28:29 GMT
I would avoid Oakfield Saddlery - Just my opinion though.
Dont know what help it is but my 14.2 pba was in a 17" saddle
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Post by sbloom on Jan 7, 2013 17:24:38 GMT
I fit a few Arabs, they need flattish trees which is where many makers and fitters fall down, do let me know if I or a colleague can help, we have agents over most of the UK. If you post good photos of him I might be able to say more.
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nadem
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Post by nadem on Jan 7, 2013 17:27:08 GMT
I've got 2 pure bred arabs & my 17" Fylde Hayden fits both of them, it's in a wide. Kaye x
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Post by hunnybunnyxxxx on Jan 7, 2013 19:23:02 GMT
thankyou for all the advice, xxx
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Post by solitaire sr on Jan 21, 2013 21:56:20 GMT
i have 17 inch fylde xena, which is a samantha on a marjorie tree on my 15hh arab. its medium wide, although i expect him to be wide when worked as he is newly backed.
dont think you can go wrong with any of the fylde saddles on an arab xx
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Post by sbloom on Jan 22, 2013 8:54:52 GMT
It's not possible for ANY model of any brand to always fit a certain shape of horse. You need a good fitter who understands your shape of horse - fitting without a fitter present is always higher risk with a tricky to fit horse.
Did you manage to find a saddle OP? I am visiting the NW next month if that's any help at all.
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