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sazzlepants71
Posted - 10 Feb 2012 : 1:47:32 PM hiya sure this subject has been broached before but, I havent found a saddle as yet, as comfortable to ride in for the show ring as my dressage saddle.. i have tried a couple and i am just not buying into it, I have come to the conclusion that maybe I will just do the season with my dressage this yr as its stressing me out a bit! lol I know its not completely PC but if it fits my horse and its really, really comfy surely thats a good thing to feel secure as a judge...rather than it just looking nice ..
anyone else show in dressage be interested to hear back from you and other opinions..thanks!! x
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kim gasper
Posted - 09 Mar 2012 : 8:52:09 PM I always show using a dressage saddle also...as long as it fits the horse & the rider, is in smart/tidy enough condition & does'nt have huge big knee & thigh rolls, I can't imagine a judge would take issue with it. I have several friends who are on the ridden panal & I know non of them would ever place a horse down the line, just because it DID'NT have a showing saddle on! Kim
Nut
Posted - 24 Feb 2012 : 7:58:38 PM Both mine are in dressage saddles but with no knee blocks to still straight cut. never had any comments on it being incorrect.
sazzlepants71
Posted - 16 Feb 2012 : 1:51:31 PM hi angela thanks for your feedback...I will bear that in mind looks like I will be 'dressaging' for the time being then!
Centaur
Posted - 10 Feb 2012 : 2:26:33 PM I have shown in my dressage saddle but only under judges who I know to ride with a "long leg" or those who have a dressage background. I still use my show working hunter saddle for judges who ride short, often those with a show pony background or who ride with a "forward seat". So, for me, it really depends on who the judge is.
