Who has a Smith-Worthington?

[Haffielover]

Does anyone out there have a Smith-Worthington Maxx Combined Training saddle? It’s an all-purpose/trail saddle. Here’s the link:
http://www.smithworthington.com/index.php?p=product&id=174

I am looking at a used one, and I recently had it on trial for a bit. It isn’t a jumping saddle, but I jumped in it and loved it. Website says it is great for “the occasional jump.” I only trail ride, take jumping lessons, and love to jump small xc jumps or logs.

If anyone has this saddle, do you jump in it? For what I do, I think it would be perfect. But I want some other opinions and thoughts.
Thanks!!!

[chicamux]

Of course you can jump in it, as long as the flap shape allows you to adjust your stirrups to the right personal length for you to have a nice solid leg position for jumping without your thigh and knee being too forward for the flap and knee roll. The flap on the trail maxx is basicly that of a VSD type of saddle, more forward than the flap of a dressage saddle, not as forward as an All Purpose saddle.
If your thigh is short you can use it really well for jumping. If you are tall with a long thigh it will work really well for flat work. I love mine but haven’t had a horse that it fits for years. I wish I could use it. How much are they asking for the used saddle you trialed?

Chicamuxen

[Haffielover]

Thanks- I know that was a silly question. But just wanted to make sure I wasn’t getting my hopes up for a saddle that wouldn’t match what I do. I suppose if I was in the hunter world, I wouldn’t be using an all-purpose for jumping at shows :).

The one I took on trial is $1500.

[Haffielover]

Thanks- I know that was a silly question. But just wanted to make sure I wasn’t getting my hopes up for a saddle that wouldn’t match what I do. I suppose if I was in the hunter world, I wouldn’t be using an all-purpose for jumping at shows :).

The one I took on trial is $1500.