by chenders01 » Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:50 pm
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Well, I would go for a good, used leather one. Or a Wintec (synthetic). #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#As far as what saddle will make you feel "safe", going from western to english, you *will* feel less secure at first, since the english saddles are waaaay smaller and there's no horn to hang onto. But once you get used to the feel, and that there's less saddle surrounding you, you should be fine. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I'm not sure if Wintec makes an A/P saddle with the Equisuede or not. I have the Wintec Isabell which is a dressage saddle, and it's made with Equisuede which is really sticky...particularly if you ride in full-seat breeches or full chaps. If you want to feel really secure in the saddle, go for the Equisuede. You stick to it like glue!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#