What's the difference between ....

[nelle]

a working hunter saddle and general purpose?

[Mehitabel]

working hunter saddles are much straighter cut - like a dressage saddle down the front - to show off the horse's shoulder. GP saddles have more knee rolls.

[nelle]

Thanks Mehitabel

Is a working hunter suitable for jumping and dressage?

[Mehitabel]

yes, it's fine for both. takes a bit of getting used to to jump in it. but it's very doable.
this is a WH saddle - youcan see it's straight, but has knee rolls under the flap so you can still jump.
http://historicalfact.com/~es/pony%20pictures/petalstanding31april05.jpg

[alanalovesfinn]

i found my old pony's very easy to jump in and extremely comfortable for flatwork :)

[nelle]

Thanks both for your help