I just had a fitter out yesterday to try a Kent and Masters s series jump. My horse absolutely loved it and I really want to purchase one but the fitter said it won’t be available for 3-4 months. I just don’t know what to do. I don’t want to pay to have another brand of saddle fitted but it looks like that’s my only option unless I want to wait that long. I can’t ride in my current saddle, it does not fit her anymore. Does anyone have any advice? What brands fit similarly? She’s an OTTB, needs a medium wide with gussets. What else should I consider?
I would ask your fitter. Personally, I’d pick up a used Thorowgood to use until the Kent and Masters would be in. They’re made by the same company and fit nearly identically.
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You could take the above suggestion or shop around. Are there any used ones out there? Sometimes shipping on a new or used one from the UK is quite reasonable and quick. The saddle might even cost less than in the US.
They’re not a saddle that you can go insane on customization wise, so shopping for a used one shouldn’t be terrible.
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After searching and emailing suppliers all day I found a small saddlery in the UK that has it in my size and they’ll install the correct gullet for me and ship it! 
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