Bridget, I've switched from my sports saddle back to my Horstmyer because I
believe Iam starting to sore him where I sit and at the withers. My horse is
in his first season and is only six, but he is developing an "up and down"
choppy gait that I believe is due to the sports saddle. I sure hate to give
up riding in it as it is very comfortable, but I don't want to risk hurting
him further. Good luck with yours, Becky S.