What saddles are good for cobs?
Black Country Saddles GPD The straighter-cut flap and panel give maximum freedom of movement behind the shoulder, making it particularly suitable for native breeds, cobs and wide horses.
What is the widest saddle?
The largest saddle measures 3.18 m (10 ft 5 in) high, 1.31 m (4 ft 3 in) wide and 2.14 m (7 ft 0.2 in) long from front to back, and was manufactured by Minera del Norte SA de CV and Enrique Falcon Zepeda (both Mexico), in Coahuila, Mexico, on 19 March 2019.
What is a flat-backed horse?
Flat-Backed Horse. Horses with flat backs are shaped like a table top. They usually have low wither definition and a straight top-line, making traditional saddles uncomfortable and the horses hard to fit. The problem with missing withers is that most saddles are built with normal withers in mind.
What is a hoop tree saddle?
HOOP TREE: a broader and low profile tree with inverted ‘U’ shape head and slightly flatter through the body. Offering a slightly wider gullet and flatter rails often works well on profiles of Baroque, Draught, Native and some heavier old style Warmbloods.
What size horse does a 17.5 saddle fit?
Under 16.5 inches — You probably need a 15-inch seat size in an English saddle. Between 16.5 and 18.5 inches — Look for a 16-inch saddle. Between 20 and 21.5 inches — Try a 17-inch saddle. Over 21.5 inches — Try an 18- or 19-inch seat size.
Which cob dressage saddle is right for You?
Deciding which Cob Dressage saddle is right for you will depend on the kind of feel you want to achieve from your saddle, your budget and which saddle you and your horse find most comfortable. What width gullet does your horse need? Some go from a narrow, whilst others start at Extra Wide, some go up to 4XW, whilst others go to an XW-XXW
How do I sell a cob saddle?
If you are looking to sell a Cob saddle, get in touch with us by completing this short form or email us info@thesaddlebank.com Learn more about how saddles should fit….
Can you fit a GP saddle to a cobs?
Cobs, natives and traditional breeds can be tricky to fit a conventional gp saddle to as they tend to have flat blacks, round barrels and large shoulders. This typically causes saddles to either slip back or slip to the side.
Who makes our saddles?
All of our saddles are designed by Andrea Hicks who has over 20 years’ experience in saddle fitting and design. They are all handmade in England with great attention to detail from top quality English leather.