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Post by horseguy on Mar 11, 2016 18:41:04 GMT
... it's not really a big deal - she can even jump him a couple feet; however, I can't imagine her doing steep terrain, bank jumps, downhill jumps, etc. with that saddle. (*I am a mom, not a rider. )
The new dressage saddles have a very purpose specific design. Using them for anything besides dressage is not a good idea. If she rides in it long enough, she will make compensations for the saddle in her seat and that would be damaging.
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Saddles
Mar 11, 2016 19:26:16 GMT
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Post by rideforever on Mar 11, 2016 19:26:16 GMT
I own one saddle. It's Western, because that's primarily the style of riding I do.
It's a roper saddle, and I use it for trail, team sorting, western dressage, and western pleasure (sort of)
However, I wouldn't use it for barrel racing, cutting or reining, because it doesn't have the right build for those disciplines.
If I want to ride English/Dressage, I would borrow a saddle, because it does make a difference, same for hunter.
Basically, my tack is chosen with an eye for the purpose or end goal.
experience is a great teacher. I have paid attention to my lessons. I actually like the saddled with the knee pads/Velcro combo. I take them off entirely. I'd prefer to hold my own position than be forced into one.
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