What is the best brand of dressage saddle?

Top 5 Dressage Saddles Unveiled

• The K2 Genesis Dressage Saddle. Our leading dressage saddle favourite is the Albion K2 Genesis Dressage saddle which features the unique patented Genesis interchangeable tree.
• Kent and Masters S-Series.
• Ideal Suzannah.
• Ideal Jessica.
• Arena Cob Dressage.

What is the most comfortable dressage saddle?

After weeks of vigorous dressage training and riding, testing out 10 excellent saddles our professional dressage riders came to the conclusion that the Bates Isabell Saddle is the champion. It’s the most comfortable (for rider and horse), durable, and versatile English dressage saddle money can buy you.

Why you should never jump in a dressage saddle?

The rider will find it difficult to have a lighter seat and short enough stirrups to be able to go over bigger jumps. The loss of balance that occurs when jumping with a dressage saddle also makes it more dangerous, as it becomes easier to lose your leg position and get left behind when going over a jump.

Can you hack in a dressage saddle?

Well-Known Member. Always hack in my dressage saddle and have been known to pop up to 1m in it to break up a boring schooling session with no problems.

How do I choose a dressage saddle?

There are eight things to consider when checking if your Dressage saddle is fitting correctly:

1. Tree Angle. This refers to the angle of the tree nearest to the shoulder blades.
2. Tree Width.
3. Wither Clearance.
4. Channel Width.
5. Panel Contact.
6. Panel Length.
7. Saddle Straightness.
8. Girth Point Alignment.

Can you use an all purpose pad with a dressage saddle?

When you’re shopping for a pad, you’ll need to keep the type of saddle you have in mind. For example, a shaped pad made for an all-purpose saddle will not fit well under a dressage saddle. In just about every English riding discipline, except dressage, it is acceptable to use a shaped pad.

Can dressage horses jump?

Dressage is very repetitive so when they ride every corner perfect, or when they ride every turn balanced, it transcends into their jumping.

Can you ride dressage in an all purpose saddle?

An all-purpose saddle does not take the place of a jump or dressage saddle for a rider who wishes to be proficient beyond a basic level of dressage or jumping. All-purpose saddles may have a more dressage, trail or jump oriented flap but not as straight as dressage or as forward as close contact/jump.

Can you use a dressage pad with an all purpose saddle?

Why is horse stuff so expensive?

the reason it’s so expensive is that there is a lot of “cache” to having the right looking gear, for one thing. And, a pair of breeches is harder to make than just a pair of pants. materials and labor do make the cost go up.