I rode in my trainer’s saddle the other day and had a fit over it, turns out it was a Karl Niedersuss, which I wasn’t familiar with.
A Dressage-y friend of mine happens to be selling hers for $500 and it’s my size. Any thoughts on this saddle or fitting things to watch for with these?
I am picking it up tomorrow to sit in on my mare and see if she likes it.
Any thoughts/ comments on these saddle would be appreciated.
I have both a symphony and an olympiqe. Both are older models. I ride several horses a day with them and they’ve held up very well. I love the fact that they don’t lock you in but it’s easy to find your position/spot to sit.
I have the Symphony and LOVE IT!!!
i had a symphonie and am so sorry i sold it!! it fit alot of horses and was comfortable. i agree with the previous poster regarding finding your spot.
My first dressage saddle was the Symphony. Nice saddle, had it for years, held up beautifully and fit a number of horses. Didn’t fit my current horse worth a damn, however–put me in a horrible chair seat, and rode up his neck, whatever I did to it.
They hold their value pretty well, so if it’s in decent condition, it fits your horse and you, $500 is a bargain.
If it suits you and your horse, go for it! Great price.
I have a Symphonie (semi-custom Hippostar) that has now been reflocked for three horses of my own and fits other horses well, too.
It’s a wide tree, 16.75 seat. It’s been a super saddle.
My friend had a Symphony. It was a bit hard, but she liked it. I didn’t realize they could be re-flocked, as I thought they used foam rather than wool.
I’ve been told the flocking is not always the best quality, (ahem) but, yes, they can be reflocked!
Love these saddles - have had them for years and they really hold up well. Not the cushiest to ride in, but comfortable and not like a board.
If your saddle rides up - there is a good chance it is too narrow, so really you can’t do anything to fix that. No pad will help - if the shoe is too small, it is too small and neither thick nor thin sock (pad) will help.
500 is a bargain - snap it up!
I’ve ridden in several. They are nicely made and hold up very well! Put the rider in a good neutral position.
A friend just sold an older Olympik for $800.
LOVE my Symphonie!!! :yes::yes::yes:
I’ve ridden in quite a few dressage saddles from big expensive ones to cheapos and this fit me the best. It also happens to fit my horse perfectly so I am very happy with it.
Excellent quality for the money and it is hard to find one used.
Excellent quality for the money and it is hard to find one used.
There are actually always some used ones on Ebay.
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