Re: [RC] Solstice Saddles, wide backed horses - Barbara McCrary
Exactly what I experienced when I looked for
a saddle in 2000. The Solstice stirrups were set in dressage position,
causing me hip pain, too. Then I tried the Sylvan GP and it is perfect for
me. I bought the wide tree for a chunky Arab. The X-wide was too
wide for him. The wide was too wide for my next horse, but I used it with
an Equipedic pad, which kept the saddle off his withers and I had no saddle fit
problems at all.
The stirrups were set in a more dressage
position, which I was not used to, and thus, tipped my pelvis and I had hip
pain. Something I have never had before, or since. My horses needed
a wide saddle, and they are wonderful for wide horses. I had NO fit trouble,
and the saddle worked excellent for my wide guys, but just not for me. They
have other models, which I have not looked into, but the quality of
workmanship is excellent, and they are really nice saddles. Anyway, I'd
contact Beverly if you are looking for one:
