Ever change knee blocks on Passier?

[myhorsefaith]

So I happened out of good fortune to get a Passier Antares for very little $. Its a 17.5" MW and fits like a dream on one of my horses. LOFF the fit for her, really can't get better than that.

For me, however, meh. When I first sat on it I greatly disliked it. I decided to give it another chance and rode in it again- and ok, I can be convinced to ride in it.

What I think would make this saddle better is to support my wayward legs and add bigger knee blocks or velcro so i can change them out (i have a couple sets of these).

Has anyone done this to a Passier? I'm going to take it to our ancient saddler later today to see if he can do it. But before I do that I thought i'd ask the COTH public if they've ever done this before.

Thanks!!

[myhorsefaith]

LWell if anyone is interested: saddler is removing the small block and installing the velcro patch for 30 bucks. Sweet!!

[suzy]

I sent my Passier to Schleese in Canada, and they made two different interchangeable thigh blocks for me. Absolutely loved them as did person who bought the saddle from me.

[myhorsefaith]

Got the saddle back- worked great! However, I've discovered that i think the seat is just too big for me, the flaps too long...it need to be sold to a longer legged rider. I guess I could have the flaps shortened, but I'm going to sell it instead.

Brilliant velcro-block adds, though!!