French Saddle recommendations and suggestions please!! UPDATE #55 decision made!

[SquishTheBunny]

[QUOTE=shojumpin;7160302]
I humbly take back my slightly off putting CWD comment.

Yep, just an update on my stupid comment too. I sat in the 2G… I don’t care if where it’s made, Morocco, Jupiter, Mars… it’s the BEST saddle I have ever ridden in. My sensitive TB moved out more, felt like a different horse, and jumped better. Even if I can’t get this saddle, I am going to rave to everyone about it.

That is all. Had to right my wrong![/QUOTE]

Yeah the 2G was amazing…I LOVED the seat, but hated the ridgidity of the flaps. However, if I had unlimited money I would buy it hands down for the hack horse.

[ivy62]

I just found this thread so if I repeat anything I apologize first. I have a L’Apogee jump saddle that I love. I have owned it for several years and have never had a problem with the saddle or the service.
I would give them a call if you have not bought a saddle yet.

[SquishTheBunny]

Thanks Ivy62 - I bought a Bruno Delgrange, but had a great experience researching the different brands and trying out a few.

L’Apogee and Voltaires were on the list to try, however not easily accessible in my area.

Although my saddle hasn’t been delivered yet, I was very happy with the demo ride.

[ivy62]

Good luck the Delgrange. They are very nice. I really liked their dressage saddles as I already have a jump saddle I love… Just out of my price range… Super expensive…
L’Apogee is only in Va… They do not have stores or outside reps, Which I really liked. Kitty sends you everything and helps you with fit and such…
Which saddle did you buy?

[touchstone]

@Va2Ga

I second Vincent he will make sure you get what you want and take care of you. Great rep. I haves many clients that are very happy with him and the saddles. I think EAY probably have you his number if not let me know and I can pass it along. I just ordered my 2nd saddle this week!

I feel weird surfacing this very old thread, but does anyone know if Vincent does repairs or just sales evaluations? He has been recommended to me as a saddle fitter for an existing saddle that has gone crooked. I am just wondering whether he can do the repair work himself and what his training is. Googling his name pulled up this thread. Thanks all!

[sarafina]

Another late vote for Delgrange - mine is the Partition with calf knee and seat, but grain flaps. I bought it in 2014, and test rode many brands. Fits many horses (TBs, Warmbloods, the odd pony I ride…), although I do use a shim pad on some. The balance is just…there. Can’t describe it, but I knew it when I sat in it. Customer service was top notch, and the saddle is wearing like iron. It gets nicer every year. Love.

[SquishTheBunny]

I ended up booting the delgrange and going back to devoucoux. The delgrange was very well made and fit the horses well but after going through 2 new ones neither compared to the demo one. Now I just have a few Biarritz saddles…my bum is happy and because I’ve now got 5 horses they all seem to fit into at least one of the saddles.