My boy came with a 17.5 saddle that fits him alright but is too large for me. 16.5 would be the perfect size for me and have been a lot more comfortable in them when I rode other horses. However, the saddle that I am looking at is 17 and fits my boy and my budget.
I was wondering whether there is a significant difference between 17.5 and 17, or if I should spend roughly £600 more (on top of what I will be spending on the 17 saddle) to get a 16.5 (also fits my boy). Reason for buying a new saddle is because the current one is synthetic and I am looking to get a leather jump saddle.
Saddle that I am looking at is the 17" T8 Jump saddle. Part leather part synthetic. Would consider the K&M S series which is roughly £200 for 17" full leather.
I was wondering whether there is a significant difference between 17.5 and 17, or if I should spend roughly £600 more (on top of what I will be spending on the 17 saddle) to get a 16.5 (also fits my boy). Reason for buying a new saddle is because the current one is synthetic and I am looking to get a leather jump saddle.
Saddle that I am looking at is the 17" T8 Jump saddle. Part leather part synthetic. Would consider the K&M S series which is roughly £200 for 17" full leather.