I’m needing a new dressage saddle and have heard good things about the Equipe saddles, especially the Emporio. Pros? Cons? Reviews?
Does it fit your horse and fit you and is there a decent fitter in your area? That’s all that matters.
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I almost purchased one from a friend. Loved it. Loved riding in it and how much it helped my position and balance. It sadly did not work for my horse, though he never complained in it. He ended up needing a custom with special panels, so I went with Black Country, but would not hesitate to buy again if it worked for my horse.
Super saddle. I have a Viktoria and love it. I rode in an emporio for a few months; my horse loved it but I needed a slightly different feel.
Every horse and rider I know who has tried the Equipe has purchased one and has been very happy. I love mine and my horse does too. I also like the shorter panels for his back.
Plus the Emporio is very reasonably priced. 
I have an Equipe Bocelli. The best thing about it is that my horse finally moves like I always hoped he would. It fits me OK though I liked my Passier just as much but it didn’t fit my current horse. My Passier blocked his shoulders restricting his movement also tended to tip forward. The Equipe was custom in order to fit him properly.
I have the Olympia and while I like it and my horse likes it, the major drawback for me is that due to the flocking being memory foam it cannot be adjusted or reflocked. They are a relatively new brand for us in the desert Southwest so I’m not sure how the foam holds up over time.
