I’ve pondered going through Trumbull Mtn, but feel like it’d be inconsiderate to the saddle-fitter I’ve worked with a couple times 
It’s just been really hard to set up a time when we can both get to the barn 
She’s about an hour and a half to two hours away and it’s hard for me to get off work sometimes.
But agreed, I need to ride in these saddles and see how he goes and how I feel and if they allow me to sit in a balanced position, etc.
It’s just been driving me nuts for a few months now
It is not a mutually exclusive decision. You can have the saddle shipped in and have your saddle fitter evaluate them.
That’s what I do – if I’m going to be looking at a saddle I have it shipped a few days before my saddle fitter is scheduled. I ride in it first and if I think it’s a possibility, have him evaluate it.
Was thinking of doing that with a Freeform saddle, so that even if it doesn’t work, at least I will have tried it and can stop wondering!
I’ve been watching the Trumbull Mtn used pages but haven’t really seen anything yet that fits the bill. But if something does happen to show up and I can get things coordinated, might give that a shot, thanks for the suggestion 
So with the type of saddle pad you would need for a saddle like this, do they add a lot of extra bulk?
Not really, but of course, it depends.
The pads use foam inserts to create a gullet for your horse’s spine. if you are a relatively lightweight rider you probably don’t need thick inserts; if you are a heavier rider, you can use thicker inserts or more rigid inserts. The inserts are under the saddle, not under your leg.
I have a skito pad with regular inserts and I do not find it bulky. Let’s put it this way – the saddle doesn’t feel that different without the special pad.
Okay, thanks
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