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[RC] ?Saddle for Wide-Backed Horse? - Sonshine575I have been using a Marciente saddle on my horse. Recently found out it rocks on her back and doesn't fit. I tried a Supracor underneath and she was still sore and unrideable after just 25 miles. Just bought a Corrector Pad. It has promise but:1. does not give my horse any protection from the ring being up against her skin when I cinch. 2. even with 2 mule shims in front I can still feel pressure on the center part of her back (not backbone but on the sides of it). 3. It sits me up higher than I want even though I do like being balanced with only the front raised up higher. I checked all 3 of my Morgans and they all are the same with ribs that spread OUT, not down, I can even see it distinctly on my 5 month old. When looking at them, the highest point of their backs is right in that center area where most other horses dip down and where all saddles I have and have seen have a low point on the tree. I have been told that Arabian backs are similar to Morgans so I am asking RideCamp people where there are LOTS of Arabs. Do you have wide, table top backs and how do you handle this? I have heard of an Arabian tree on saddles. What does this mean? Thanks in advance. Catherine
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