cob saddles

[*taz*]

i know loads of people post threads about saddles for cobs! so sorry about this one! But

I would really like a leather saddle for ferg but he is very wide and i dont think i would be able to get one to fit him on my budget!! so what saddles do you use on your cobs? and what would you recommend for ferg? and what prices have you paid? sorry for being nosy!!:D

Also i dont really have very much money to spend on a saddle probs £275 max! as i have to sell my saddle first before i can buy a new one!

Help!!

Here is a pic :D with his current saddle

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj112/_taz_16/DSC01372.jpg

[kat1]

Rosie has a derby house working hunter (sambre). It took me about 6 months to find one as xw did not go near her! There are very wide but very expensive too. The best I did was £650 second hand! eek but had no choice! Prior to that she had a synthetic one

[*taz*]

slightly over budget lol! :eek: but thanks anyway!!:D

[Megzii_&_Medi.x]

We have a wide cob and it took us ages to find a saddle fits a treat and its really good cant remeber what it is but it wasnt THAT expensive..i mean it wasnt like £500 i think it was about...350 or sumart like that

[coyote]

ive just bought my young HW cob, a saddle company saddle,as it will adjust as he does ,through out the year,it cost me £250 second hand.:D

[*taz*]

it depends how much i can get for my saddle that i am selling at the min! whatever i can get for that i can spend on a new saddle! :D

[Daffy Dilly]

I have a Native Pony Saddle Co saddle. It cost me £800.. plus £100 for the numnah... £65 for the girth... £45 for some leathers... £85 for some new stirrup irons... I still have the overdraft a year later :o

[Skippys Mum]

I've got the wintec wide saddle for my table top boy. Fits him a treat (in the XXXXW gullet - aaaargh, although they do measure up slightly narrower than some saddles, its maybe only the equivalent of an XXXW ha ha). You can get one new for £375 or maybe £200-£250) off ebay.

I love it (its got the cair panels). My only complaint is its a bit straight cut for me (long legs) and the seat sizes are smallish (buy a size up) xxx

[*taz*]

thanks for the advice thought about a wintec wide or a thorowgood griffin or t4 cob? does anyone own one are they any good?

[domane]

I have a Silhouette (leather) saddle for my wiiiiiiide cob. Here ( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17-Wide-Extra-Wide-Silhouette-Show-Saddle_W0QQitemZ250216225828QQihZ015QQcategoryZ109126QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is an example on ebay.

And a picture to show how wide she is :eek: (excuse the uneven seat - not helped by the road camber!!)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a179/domane/2007_0915First0040-1.jpg

[Slave 2 Magic]

I have a T4 cob saddle for my arab and its the best fit I've found so far and Ive tried loads.:rolleyes: If the saddle tends to roll sideways use a Stuben string girth as well. I does really help.

[carthorse]

Do you have any good local saddle fitters? They often have a stock of second hand saddles & may even take yours in part-exchange. Plus you'll know that the new saddle really fits.

[Skippys Mum]

Domane, that IS wide:D:D I'm very envious xx

[*taz*]

Carthorse I have a tack shop near me they sell new wintec saddles and second hand every thing else lol! i will have a word with them about my current saddle see if they will take it! :)

[*taz*]

*bump* does anyone else have any ideas?:D

[coyote]

i tried the wintec wide ,i bought a brand new one with all the gullets,i had to sell it as it just didnt fit anywhere.:o

[Joyscarer]

I reckon the best bet is to get a fitter in to recommend something they feel can be made to fit and then hunt for it second hand and have it altered.

There's no point in taking any chances with saddle fit. It's the one thing that HAS to be right for the wellbeing of your horse. :)

If you get a fitter in ASAP you'll find that saddle prices are lower in the colder months so will get more for your money ;)