I know several people that love theirs…I hated mine. I had the up graded leather but still found the saddle very uncomfortable. Its twist felt wide and it hit me in an odd way. Just didn’t work for me but I easily sold it. If it works for you and your horse they are very nicely made.
I rode in a student’s for the first time last week, and I have to say I was impressed. I am very leggy and while I can make it work with just about any saddle, I definitely notice when the stirrup bar/flap/seat configuration is working against me. I felt right at home in the Prestige.
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I just bought a Sinead and an X-Breath and love them both - with the calfskin. I got the size 4 flaps and it is the perfect balance btwn jump saddle and event saddle - LOVE them.
So I just bought an X-Breath dressage saddle too - cant wait to get it![/QUOTE]
I’m doing some research on the tack shops lethal carry new prestige saddles. Where did you get yours?
ebott–I purchased my Meredith from Ron Friedson at allsaddles.com. He was super pleasant and easy to work with and my saddle was shipped immediately.
If you want to find a local dealer, check here.
I have had a custom Red Fox and Nona Garson, and they are my favorite saddles out of all the of the high-end brands I’ve owned. I was able to ride many different horses with them as well.
I’m doing some research on the tack shops lethal carry new prestige saddles. Where did you get yours?
If it’s helpful, I bought mine from Ann Forrest, and she has some of her demos, including an x-breath, for sale right now.
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I purchased mine from Paul at VTO. I love working with them. They are super helpful and very responsive. I sent them tons of pictures during my trial to ensure the fit and flap configuration I ordered would be correct. They also let me keep the trial saddle for free until mine came in. They will also adjust the tree for you free of charge if you purchased through them, you just have to cover shipping. I had mine adjusted this fall and Paul brought it with him to the VA HT for me so I could save on return shipping! Seriously cannot say enough good things about them
I would buy from VTO too if I got one again. I bought mine local-ish initially (didn’t even know of VTO at the time). Adjusting them isn’t as simple as swapping a tree piece.
The eventing actually fits him really well!! I’m now kind of looking for a dressage saddle too. Anyone has experience with them? Not sure which model would fit his back so will need something with a similar tree with the eventing.
I have a Prestige Venus K, it’s sticky and comfy and its beautiful! Definitely would look into it. You also get a free Prestige Jacket when you buy it
http://prestigeitaly.com/scheda.asp?menu=dressage&IDproduct=30&LAN=ENG
I’ve had it a year and it still looks brand spankin’ new. I still drool over it.
The D1 is a very common buy from Prestige I was told when I did my lengthy search.