Choosing a saddle

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Dona Hunter huntersrunfarm@msn.com
Boy,  Picking a saddle is so nerve racking.  Selling the horse is
beginning to sound good and I have owned horses for over 20 years.  Sorry,
I know the saddle subject is so boring for those who have saddles that fit
and work for them.

I am a heavyweight plus rider.  Also approaching 50 years old.  I ride a
TWH (15'1 shortbacked, medium wither, wide back, the horse).  I thought I
had this saddle thing all figured out and had decided on a DeSoto Saddle.
I am really impressed with Marilyn.  Then I got information about the SR
Enduro.  I have decided that I am going to get my saddle custom built,
because I have went through at least 5 saddles that have not fit my horse
and they have all been fairly expensive saddles.  I am just a trail rider.
I like to read this site since I know that the riders here really care
about saddle fit and ride long hours and distances.  Plus the advice and
information is priceless.

I am asking opinions on which saddle you would buy and why.  It is my
understanding that the SR Enduro is a flexible tree.  I have seen so many
articles saying a heavy person should not ride a saddle without a tree.
Does the SR fit this catagory?

The DeSoto appears to be an excellant saddle with a wood tree to
distribute weight.

The plus with the SR for me is that the maker is within 100 miles of me.

I would really appreciate any assistance you can me.

Please email me privately.  Thank you.

Dona Hunter
email:  huntersrunfarm@msn.com