help fitting a western saddle

[Anja]

how do I fit a western saddle to a cleveland bay that has a very dippy back??? she is also quite round right now im riding her in a very wide indian saddle (english) but i want to tryt her in a western so could some one please tell me how to fit a western saddle making sure it isnt to big or to small for her THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! anja & dolly

[Outrider]

If you go to the home page of this web site and to the Western Way section, there is an article on western saddles which includes a lengthy section on fit. It also sounds like you may need to use a specialized pad that curves up for a back like the one your horse has. See http://www.newrider.com/Specialisms/Western/Saddles/western_saddleintro7.html

Happy Trails!

[Anja]

Thanks outrider I hope i can get this saddle