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Alice Yovich wrote:

> competing ... the saddle fitter and I had discussed an English style
> endurance saddle or a dressage saddle so I could have one saddle for both
> sports.  He's very wide and his back is fairly straight. I was all set to
> look for an english saddle, but then was told that they aren't great for
> distance. Is that true? or is it completely individual to the horse?
>
>  
Poppy cock. English saddles work just fine and lots of people ride them 
at all distances. As far as your horse good luck - that's a very 
difficult conformation to fit in any but a custom saddle. I have one of 
those - nice wither, spreading to a wide back very quickly. Mine also 
has a straight back that is also very short. He'll be able to carry a 
ton in the saddle if I can find the right saddle.

Truman


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