[RC] Favorite English Style Endurance Saddle - Robin
Newbie Here --
Hi -- I'm trying to do my research and find my perfect saddle for my horse
and myself. I've only ridden in an English all purpose with padded flaps
and I would call the knee rolls medium at least. I've found I have to have
this size or larger knee rolls. And, the saddle must have a narrow
twist. I've tried a few other English saddles besides mine and either
there were little or no knee rolls and after a 2 hr ride, my knees hurt for 3
days! And one saddle had a wide twist and - ugh - not for me. Also,
my saddle is an all purpose and I'm wondering what the difference is between
this and a close contact saddle? This English saddle I have is old and
bridging my horses back so I need to replace it as the leather was not taken
very good care of before I bought it as a starter saddle.
I grew up riding in a wonderful western saddle but since I purchased my
off-the-track TB, I've been riding English and LOVE it.
I've looked at the Courbette but the knee rolls scare me. The one I
have is triangular shaped (I think). The Frank Baines saddles look
impressive. Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks everyone for all your help, ideas, suggestions etc. etc. etc.
