04/08/2026
D o e s M y B u m L o o k B i g
I n T h i s . . . ?
So- a real thing, many struggle with getting the right seat/saddle size when they have a short backed pony/horse and they don’t have a skinny bum.
So- subject to not being to heavy for your pony, there are several things I do to accommodate this scenario as well as possible, without compromising, especially the horse .
I see too many people in a seat size that’s far too small, and out of balance so too low at the back which is the worst combination for your horse.
I discuss this with Vets and Osteopaths a regular basis, they find and agree more problems arise in this combination than a rider in a larger seat & balanced saddle.
When the seat is too small (made worse when them out of balance)
Your weight/bum is pushed to the back of the cantle- which puts too much pressure on your horses back- and that’s where problems start.
I do NOT advocate riders being to big for ponies, if I just feel I can’t well accommodate horse and rider as the rider is just too large, I will not sell them a saddle.
But I work with many successfully to make both parties secure and comfy.
I can…
🐎 have the seat on a shorter panel
🐎 shape the seat differently to make it feel more open and spacious
🐎 have differently positioned flaps
🐎 have straighter front panels on forward flapped saddles.
So if you’re struggling, don’t, feel free to call me for a chat, I’m Jane on 07971019225
Hope this helps…
Saddlefitterkent
