First Saddle Tryout

Our first tryout and most likely our last. The reason it is most likely our last is because I've actually found the saddle I want to buy. It wasn't the one I tried out yesterday. Although I really liked the saddle, it still looked too small on Ava... But not small enough to make her uncomfortable, she actually performed beautifully. Ava was relaxed the whole time which is usually not the case. I couldn't believe how soft she was and how calm she behaved especially for all of the events happening in the barn. Now that I think about it, maybe the saddle does fit? Maybe Ava was meant to act this way but couldn't deal with the pain from other saddles? Did I make a wrong move to take it back? Maybe I should try it out a little longer to make sure... *thinks* Yes! That is what I'll do. Can't hurt right? That is what I'll do, at least for now.

If the saddle doesn't work out I really wanted to buy a Thorowgood saddle. I've only heard good things about them and feel it would be a great decision. The only thing is, is that they are kind of out of my price range by a lot. So, we'll just have to see what happens.

This was the saddle I tried out, the lovely Stubben. Looks like a jumping style.