High withered horse
Standard build horse
Cob type horse
Key fitting concerns related to different breeds / types of horse
Clearance of the spine without pinching and saddle balance
Relatively easy to fit but bearing surface should be maximised
Saddle stability and minimising bulk between horse and rider
Wither heights and back shapes
Prominent wither
and slender bodied
Medium wither and average build
Low withered, flat backed and big barrelled
Correctly fitting saddles for each type of horse
Hi-Wither GP
GP (medium wither)
Cob GP
Key features
Cut back tree and deep panel ensure good wither clearance
Good contact along the length of the panel ensures maximum bearing surface
Slimline panel design and flatter tree shape eliminates that 'perched on top' feeling