So I'm finally getting a friesian and I'm going to train him in dressage. The only thing is I've never really had any experience with any breed outside QH, paints, TB, morgans and arabians which are all pretty small compared. So assuming that friesians would need possibly a bigger saddle since this horse is massive compared to any horse I've ever owned what size of tree typically do people buy for friesians? I was looking at a dressage saddle with a medium tree and 6 3/4th gullet width. Should I look for something else? Anyone who has a friesian or who has had experience could you please help me. I don't want my gelding to get problems later on from a saddle that is too small. He's not overweight or anything he's 16.2 approx. 1300 lbs. Thanks!
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I’d also recommend that you work with a reputable independent saddle fitter, or with a shop that has a big inventory and an in-house fitter. Fresians come in all shapes and sizes, though many are quite broad across the back and require a wide or even a hoop tree. I’ve fit Fresians with Duetts, Black Countrys, Albions and Frank Baines, but working with a good fitter will save you a lot of time and money.
I LOVE horses!! Mostly Friesians. I ride bareback all of the time with my paint in dressage. I don’t like saddles. try to do it without a saddle first. if not than idk wat to do.
Friesian saddles are similar to saddles made for draft horses. But they make saddles specifically for friesians, which would be the best way to go……..
Here is a good article on saddle fitting…………..
http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/features/saddlefitting-143.shtml
Here is a dealer in friesian saddles……………..
http://www.blacksterlingfriesians.com/tack.php
I suggest that you work with a saddler in your area to ensure proper fit and can customize the saddle for your horse.