[Toadie's mom]

In my endless search for a new jumping saddle, I saw one of these at a horse show last weekend. Looks beautifully made, and it was comfy to sit on on the saddle stand. Unfortunately, I was just there watching, and my horse was 300 miles away, so couldn't ride in it.

[Judysmom]

I own one! I have the paramour eventer (monoflap) and I love it! Nicely constructed, fabulous balance, wonderful leather.

I ended up with this saddle because I was having a very difficult time finding something that would work for my horse's long withers and very short back that had a forward balance point for the rider.

And, because my horse is only 6, and only been in work for about 8 months, I know that his back is going to keep developing, so I wanted the flexibility of wool flocking.

My horse really likes the saddle, his back is very free and happy. Rider wise, the balance is very similar to my circa 2000 flat Butet. I ordered mine without any blocks

Sadly, I don't have internet pics to show you, and you can't really see the saddle super good on my youtube vids...

I promise, the saddle is very nice

[scubed]

I sat in several down in Florida. It reminded me of the Black Country saddles. I think the dressage ones are nicer than the jumping. The leather is super yummy and then customer service seems good.

[Sempiternal]

I swear I read somewhere that Nikki, the person who started the company, used to work for Black Country...

Beautiful looking saddles. Never got a chance to try one and probably won't anytime soon since the price is a little steep for me at the moment.

[Toadie's mom]

No, they're certainly not cheap. I was also interested in BC, but I'm trying to find one to try without paying to have it shipped to me (I don't want to deal with the local BC rep ). A fellow Cother had a beautiful BC Vinici Jump for sale, but I'm afraid to buy one without a return policy.

The decision is also going to depend on selling my Devoucoux.

[Sempiternal]

I messaged Bliss via FB about their saddles, and apparently they have a cheaper collections called Loxley by Bliss. I think they're trying to update the website site, but Nikki said she could send me some pictures of the Loxley collection. Apparently it starts at $2,600 (for the dressage).

[Toadie's mom]

Sempiternal, let me know if you get some more info.

Judysmom, I was almost hoping I'd get a bunch of negative feedback due to the cost

[Sempiternal]

She's going to email me pictures. If you want to PM me with your email, I'll forward them to you when I get them.

[Judysmom]

Sempiternal, let me know if you get some more info.

Judysmom, I was almost hoping I'd get a bunch of negative feedback due to the cost

LOL! Believe me I didn't want to spend that kind of money on a young horse just starting his career! I must have tried 20+ saddles before we bought this one.

We tried Black Country too, nice saddles, but the balance on the saddle that worked for him was too much in the back seat and just didn't work for me.

Oh, and it took only a little over a month to have the Bliss saddle made and shipped to me Almost instant gratificiation.

[RunForIt]

[Sempiternal]

Nikki emailed me with a little more information on the Loxley by Bliss collection: ranges from $2000 - $2700, with the Dressage model at $2630. Here are the saddle's from the Loxley line:

Dressage:
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/.../Dressage.jpeg

Jump:
http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...Amor/Jump.jpeg

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/...or/loxjn1.jpeg

@Toadie's Mom: I emailed you with all the information Nikki sent me.

[jaybird660]

We received 3 of the Loxley collection to try and have tried them on a few horses to get an idea of fit for both horse and rider and have found some promising results.

[Toadie's mom]

We received 3 of the Loxley collection to try and have tried them on a few horses to get an idea of fit for both horse and rider and have found some promising results.

Which model?