Dressage saddles are arguably the tool of the highest value for riders. Performance and comfort are greatly affected by the kind of horse saddle you decide to use. This does not necessarily mean purchasing the dearest item available, rather you should be well informed on the choice before you begin browsing and commit. For more advice on getting the right horse dressage product, read on.
Firstly, reaffirm to yourself that horse dressage is right for you, financially. This is not an inexpensive discipline.
Measure Up
If you have decided that horse dressage is what you want to do, you will need your horse’s measurements. Take the height from the hoof up to the withers, as well as the measurement from withers to the croup. This will assist you in making your horse saddle shopping far less troublesome.
Research
Find out about all the different types, brands and costs beforehand. The internet is a great tool for this. You may find that shopping online will be cheaper. Try the sizes out in the stores, and then you can purchase the right one online if it is less expensive.
Shop Around
Take a trip to as many local tack shops as you can and test out a number of different dressage saddles. These shops should have saddle stands that can be adjusted to fit your horse’s measurements, and will demonstrate the feel of them to you.
Forward Thinking
Remember to take into account any size changes you or your horse might go through in the future. Getting a cheaper priced horse saddle for kids will work out better as they outgrow them rapidly. For use on different horses, a gel pad will be worth getting so that the necessary adjustments can be made on each individual.
Check Fit
Put the dressage saddle you bought with no saddle pad onto the horse. Check there is about 3 – 5 inches of space between the withers and gullet. The gullet channel should be spread nicely on top of the horse’s spine, with no abnormal spacing. If for some reason, the dressage saddle does not fit, return it and try other sizes
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