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