What is the difference between conventional saddles and flexible panel saddles?
How do they compare? This is a difficult question, as I do not believe there are absolutes about rigid (conventional) and flexible panel saddles. My personal favorite are the flexible panel saddles, but I believe choice of saddle is an individual decision made by a rider and his/her horse, and I support any decision you make that is based on good information verified by testing the fit. Let me try to give you some of the best and worst features of each type I will be as brief as I can, so feel welcome to ask additional questions. Please be aware these are only my opinions: the result of my personal experience and study, and not absolute truths. I highly recommend you find a way to compare the different systems on your own horse. CONVENTIONAL SADDLES A well fitting conventional saddle can be worn comfortably by the horse, especially when the very best saddlers apply modern fitting techniques. These techniques take into account all of the contours and angles of the horse to be fit, while
