What type of dressage saddle should I buy?

December 23, 2008 by English  
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ponyperson92 asked:

I am in search of a dressage saddle for my new horse since my old saddle does not fit her, She has a medium wide gullet, she is around 15.2hh and weighs about 827 lbs. She is a thoroughbred type appaloosa. I am 5'1" with a long femur and usually ride in a 16- 16.5" saddle.

How do you find a dressage girth to fit your horse?

December 19, 2008 by English  
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Kayla F asked:

My horse is a 48 in my saddle, but i just got a dressage saddle and I want to buy the right girth. What size dressage girth should i get if my horse is a 48?

How does different flap lengths on a dressage saddle affect the horse and rider?

August 20, 2008 by english  
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ShortSuff asked:

I am a pretty short rider, and the saddle I am thinking of buying offers extended or shorten flap lengths, but it is quite expensive as it is considered a "custom" saddle when you order this. I ride a section c welsh pony, so she is rather small as well. Do I need to get a smaller flap to be comfortable? I have only ridden in jump saddles before so I don't know much about this. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Saddle Size?

August 18, 2008 by english  
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Rachel asked:

Would I be he same size in a dressage saddle as I am in an English saddle? I'm a 17".
Would my horse react differently to a dressage saddle since he's used to English riding?

Thank you!