Everytime I think I've found the perfect saddle, I read
something or question something about it. Currently riding in a Frank
Baines English which was fitted to a diff. horse. Luv the saddle but
want more security and need narrower saddle tree for my Arab. So I
need some help. I'm 5'6, apple shaped, fairly wide hip bones (I'm bow
legged!) , ~175 lbs, prefer a saddle w/ security (deep seat) and/or
knee/thigh rolls but still ok for posting/standing in stirrups.
Comfort, security, deep seat very important. Balanced ride, too. I start to
worry about the saddles that look like they have a very wide twist. Moderate/avg
twist is what I think I need? also mod twist helps w/ correct leg position. like
close contact feel.
My horse is almost 16 hd arab, moderate withers, dip
behind shoulders, straight/short back, narrow built (sort of TB but w/ short
back). Really want saddle rigging that can be center-fire so not to pinch
horse elbows. Enough clearance at the withers. Probably narrow to narrow/med
tree.
I like the look of the SR Enduro w/ flaps (not a huge
western saddle fan). Also looking into the Sommer saddles but can't find
much info on them.
