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thistlebloom · Mar 5, 2020

Hard to tell from a photo, but it looks like there isn't enough flare for her shoulder to work. ??

secuono · Mar 5, 2020

thistlebloom said:
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Hard to tell from a photo, but it looks like there isn't enough flare for her shoulder to work. ??

When its fully behind like that, theres tons of gap underneath and the bar is way back. It'd flop down in the front if cinched up in that placement.

I'll mark the saddle tomorrow to show where the bar edges are.

thistlebloom · Mar 5, 2020

All I know is that saddle shopping will send you over the edge! It can be so maddening.

secuono · Mar 5, 2020

thistlebloom said:
All I know is that saddle shopping will send you over the edge! It can be so maddening.

My gelding has had over 60 saddles on his back. Truly maddening indeed!!

secuono · Mar 12, 2020

These darn lumps are throwing me!
85° saddle.
Seems like she needs 78° instead??
:barnie

Walking downhill...

Pad way too big.

Needs steeper angle in yellow? Idk

secuono · Mar 12, 2020

I hate saddle fitting so much.

secuono · Mar 12, 2020

thistlebloom said:
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Hard to tell from a photo, but it looks like there isn't enough flare for her shoulder to work. ??

Yeah, I think that's definitely one issue now. But maybe also needs a steeper angle?

thistlebloom · Mar 12, 2020

She looks like she has a tough back to fit. Is there anyone who can help you and look at her in person and feel under the saddle to see where the tree is sitting? I'm afraid I don't have enough experience to give you advice, it's just really hard from pictures.

Had she been ridden previously with a bad fitting saddle? Is that where those lumpy shoulders come from?