english saddles - which one?????

imintroublenow · 11-12-2007, 09:13 AM

Hello. I am in the market for an english saddle for schooling/showing locally. i am in a quandry as to what type to buy. The kind of showing i do is just local shows doing english pleasure type of showing, but i also want to maybe able to do a dressage type of thing maybe. i also may want to jump a jump or two (when i take my brave pills!!!).. so my question is. as i can only buy one type of english saddle.should i buy an all purpose or a dressage saddle?

any opinions???

thanks.

horseyfrk145 · 11-12-2007, 09:24 AM

AP!!!
wintecs are really good for that, collegiates are a personal fav...crosby's are nice, it really depends on your budget

but def an all purpose

AutumnAttic · 11-12-2007, 09:30 AM

All purpose with straighter flaps sounds like a good choice =)
Do you have a trainer or someone who could help you?

If you don't, feel free to pm me and I can help you pick one out that will suit your needs =)

imintroublenow · 11-12-2007, 09:31 AM

yes i was thinking all purpose for sure, but then my trainer/coach lady said something like you cant do hunter in a dressage saddle, or vice versa, and now i'm not sure...kinda like you cant cross enter a class...so i dunno...

Kicks · 11-12-2007, 11:35 AM

If you want to pop a few fences and do Dressage at lower levels then an AP is the thing to get.

If you are looking for an inexpensive saddle but not 'cardboard' - look at the Regent saddles at www.saddleshop.com . I have an older Regent dressage saddle and I love it. A friend has the Regent TC Eventing Saddle and likes it a lot.

luvs2ride79 · 11-12-2007, 08:02 PM

I would go with an AP saddle. Many people show lower level Dressage in AP saddles with no problem, and they are find for jumping up to 2'6". Go with a good used brand, like Stubben, Crosby, Courbette, Passier, etc. Cheaper AP saddles are more likely to be unbalanced and put you in a poor position.

magic_rider · 11-13-2007, 01:32 AM

I would get a dressage saddle, they are ok for very small jumps and the best thing for flat work, I am getting a kieffer and they are really good, bates and wintec are also good.

allopez · 11-14-2007, 07:49 AM

Hello Are you still looking for a saddle I have one for sale you might be interested in If so where are you located, what size seat do you ride, what size tree does your horse use If interested call 623-570-8967 or email allopez82107@yahoo.com
Amanda

Nevada_Silk · 11-14-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseyfrk145

AP!!!
wintecs are really good for that

I'll second that!

Daisy2 · 11-15-2007, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseyfrk145

AP!!!
wintecs are really good for that

I third that! i love Wintec, find that they last long and their very comfy...

But thats just my opinion hehe

11-12-2007, 09:13 AM	#1
imintroublenow Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	english saddles - which one????? Hello. I am in the market for an english saddle for schooling/showing locally. i am in a quandry as to what type to buy. The kind of showing i do is just local shows doing english pleasure type of showing, but i also want to maybe able to do a dressage type of thing maybe. i also may want to jump a jump or two (when i take my brave pills!!!).. so my question is. as i can only buy one type of english saddle.should i buy an all purpose or a dressage saddle? any opinions??? thanks.

11-12-2007, 09:30 AM	#3
AutumnAttic Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 5,582 Images: 117	All purpose with straighter flaps sounds like a good choice =) Do you have a trainer or someone who could help you? If you don't, feel free to pm me and I can help you pick one out that will suit your needs =) __________________ <3 Amber no guts = no glory I've been love struck.

11-12-2007, 08:02 PM	#6
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,207 Images: 37	I would go with an AP saddle. Many people show lower level Dressage in AP saddles with no problem, and they are find for jumping up to 2'6". Go with a good used brand, like Stubben, Crosby, Courbette, Passier, etc. Cheaper AP saddles are more likely to be unbalanced and put you in a poor position. __________________ "To be an equestrian in the classical sense is not just to be a rider. It is a position in life." --Charles de Kunffy EquineFriends.com2HotToTrot.com Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com I've Been Snowballed!**

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11-12-2007, 09:31 AM	#4
imintroublenow Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	yes i was thinking all purpose for sure, but then my trainer/coach lady said something like you cant do hunter in a dressage saddle, or vice versa, and now i'm not sure...kinda like you cant cross enter a class...so i dunno...

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Kicks Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beautiful Black Hills of Dakota Posts: 2,235 Images: 31	If you want to pop a few fences and do Dressage at lower levels then an AP is the thing to get. If you are looking for an inexpensive saddle but not 'cardboard' - look at the Regent saddles at www.saddleshop.com . I have an older Regent dressage saddle and I love it. A friend has the Regent TC Eventing Saddle and likes it a lot.

11-13-2007, 01:32 AM	#7
magic_rider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,182 Images: 47	I would get a dressage saddle, they are ok for very small jumps and the best thing for flat work, I am getting a kieffer and they are really good, bates and wintec are also good.

11-14-2007, 07:49 AM	#8
allopez Full Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 155	Hello Are you still looking for a saddle I have one for sale you might be interested in If so where are you located, what size seat do you ride, what size tree does your horse use If interested call 623-570-8967 or email allopez82107@yahoo.com Amanda