What is the best saddle to use for English Equitation?
August 23, 2008 by english
Filed under Horse Tack
Lisa J asked:
I currently have an awesome Dover saddle, but I'm curious to see what other people use for competition.
zephania666 on Sun, 24th Aug 2008 9:33 am
You’d probably get more answers in the horses section, over in pets.
The best saddle is the one that fits both you and your horse! For years I used a Courbette, but it didn’t fit my big old quarter horse for eventing so now I’m using a Stocker-Naffe. Love it. He’s wide and has a very high wither, and he moves so much better with it than with any other I’ve used. The others for some reason interfered with his shoulder action.
On my tb, I use the Courbette; it fits him better.
Jan H on Tue, 26th Aug 2008 1:05 am
It depends what kind of “English” - what is common in hunter can be different than saddle seat. Both are called “English”.
Sassafras678 on Fri, 29th Aug 2008 8:19 am
a cwd or a devocoux. those are the best in my opinion even though i dont have one… yet. i have a beval right now and it is pretty good. it doesnt fit me that well though cuz i have to share it.
Anna on Mon, 1st Sep 2008 4:36 am
I like close contact saddles the best. It really is personal preference though.
May The good force be with You on Mon, 1st Sep 2008 4:03 pm
Any good close contact saddle Crosby makes on of the best for flat work
Since you riding Eq,, it should not be a jumping saddle like in JUMPERS
A close contact you can ride not only in eq but also over fences as in hunters
try NOT TO BUY any Argentine saddles Just because they are cheap ,, they are not good saddles
Blue Ribbon makes a nice saddle for EQ
But I would stick to a Crosby
No knee rolls !!!and a very very close contact ..