I have a short back OTTB, and bought a Prestige Venus K (Monoflap) dressage saddle. The craftsmanship of it is stunning. They are about mid-range price. I like that they aren’t too expensive, but yet they don’t cheap out on the work. The trees have a lifetime guarantee.
They have a medium size thigh block, I am 5’4 and wish I chose a shorter flap, but live and learn, I absolutely love the position the saddle puts me in. The one thing to think about is exactly that, the position the saddle puts you in. Even within the same brand, depending on your makeup and structure, you might need to try different kinds within the brand.
The saddle comes synthetic wool flocked or foam, so you can choose whatever you like. The foam you can only go up to 4cm build I believe though. The twist is narrow to some, I find it about a medium twist, to each their own though. Great balance, I would say its 8/10 for comfortable, I really love it, but my friends who have sat in it have gone both ways over comfort. Worth a sit in for sure!
The tree can be adjusted time and time again. Downfall with that is only select stores are able to adjust them as they need to be heated up. I’ve owned 3 Prestige Saddles, 2 Jump and one dressage. I absolutely love the brand.
If I had a choice, I would LOVE to have an Amerigo dressage, it’s like riding on marshmallow’s but unfortunately those tree’s do not work with my horse.