My mare used to be broadback with no withers, so I got a dressage saddle that fit her perfectly. See doversaddlery.com- Thorowgood broadback dressage saddles) Well, about 2 yrs ago (age 6) she decided to get withers. They are not very high, just your average withers.
My problem is that the saddle now is put back farther and it feels like I have to really work to keep my weight on my seatbone, instead of my front. I am pretty sure it isn't bothering her, but it is harder to keep my balance.
A new saddle is definately not an option right now. Is there any type of pad/ foam insert/ whatever, that will make a broadback saddle fit a horse with withers better?
Thanks in advance
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I would get a saddle fitter out to readjust the saddle you have. You have a young horse who is still changing/growing muscles. The saddle also gets flatter as you use it. I get my saddle adjusted or reflocked about once a year.
It sounds like your horse has changed and your saddle has flattened in front. A saddler can make these adjustments pretty easily. The trick is to find a good one and get the job done correctly. Ask around – perhaps at a dressage barn and get recommendations for good fitters in your area.
Unfortunately like people horses change shape over the years and saddles need to altered or changed every so often, if this is not done then a lot of damage to backs,shoulders etc can be done, an ill-fitting saddle must be like having to wear shoes that are the wrong size and being forced to dance in them all day, every day.
Perhaps you could get a saddle fitter in that could take your saddle in part exchange, e they might be able to alter your saddle or suggest an alternative, with Christmas looming it might be a good present to you from someone!
Well, I don’t know because I ride really fast competative barrel horses and we use those expensive wool ones to keep them from getting sore, I really don’t know unless you ride western.