I'm finding it difficult to work on my dressage position in my jump saddle, so I went to the consignment store and took my dressage saddle back. I had a lesson in it yesterday and Pony was softer and more supple in the trot, but our canter work sucked. Because the twist is a little wide for me, I have trouble using my leg as I would in a saddle with a narrower twist. But I felt my balance was better. Sigh.
I'm working with The Saddle Geek to help me come up with some ideas so I don't waste money shipping saddles back and forth that will be for sure "NOs" for fit for either of us. I'm following a few leads to see what might be available and interesting.
Saddle shopping sucks!!!! If only my Baines had a narrower twist I would be so happy!
I'm about to go out for a schooling ride at home so we'll see if I do any better on my own today. Blah. Some days I feel like I can't ride for shit. I guess that's how it goes with a green horse, yes? I have to remember back to when I was struggling with Mac when he was green and couldn't canter in a balanced manner under saddle and remember how far he came. There is hope, right?
There is hope! My girl was all sorts of unbalanced and crazy in the canter, and now it's SO much easier. And...it's not like I'm magically riding better, I think pony is just stronger and making us both look better:) I ended up with a County dressage saddle for mine...the fit for her is awesome, but for me the twist is definitely way too wide. Good luck!
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