I bought a used Antares/CWD “hybrid” at a very good price after sitting in my trainer’s Antares at a show and instantly falling in love. This is a used saddle, was originally an Antares (not the XC saddle, just the close contact) but had been refurbished by CWD. So the top part is an Antares, the flaps, billets, etc. are CWD.
I really, really, really like it very much. :yes: Loved my old Berney Bros to pieces, but this one is MUCH more comfortable, much more “sticky”, keeps my leg in as good of a position (not great, but good, LOL, some of it is still up to me!) and most importantly, fits my horse well. I think it allows my to keep two-point a little easier at the trot, so it must have better balance, although I’d have sworn the Berney was fine in that regard.
I hate 95% of saddles I sit in immediately, so finding one that made me instantly happy was worth following up on! I’m very pleased with the saddle and especially the deal I got!