[RC] Wintec 500 Dressage question (re: my saddle question) - Mike Lewis
I looked at many used and new saddles today, and
brought home a Wintec 500 Dressage to try with my horse. Have a week to
decide to buy it.
I sat in a Wintec Isabel and felt that the seat was
deeper than I really want. Sat in the Pro Dressage and was OK with it, but
not sure if it is worth the $200 extra over the 500 model. Also tried a
Collegiate dressage saddle and it was OK, but again, the seat was a bit deeper
than I care for. I like a little room for adjustment during longer
rides.
The only gripes I have on the 500 dressage
saddle:
1. There is no finishing around the bottom
edges, so I will either have to ride in half chaps or buy a full-length saddle
cover to protect my lower legs from abrasion. Not a big deal since I plan
to buy a full-length sheepskin cover, anyway. The Pro Dressage is
better finished along the lower edge, but I'd still buy a cover for it,
too.
2. My feet feel like they're out in front of
me. I moved the saddle back on the horse and the problem is mostly
resolved. I suspect some of the issue is that I'm used to a Bob Marshall
and NOT to any English saddle. Can anyone recommend anything I can
try? My heels are definitely under my backside. Perhaps I can move
the blocks underneath the saddle flaps around and fix the problem.
Would appreciate any thoughts/help for this
non-English-saddle rider.
