I think you might like an english saddle. Less bulky, and easier to deal with, at least in my opinion. (Easier to get in and out of too!) The fenders on western saddles drive me crazy when I'm trying to adjust stirrups. Are you going to get an english bridle too to complete his new "outfit" or are you going to go "Winglish" in style? :-)
What are the differences between and English and Western Bridle, other then a cavasson? I'm not using a cavasson....those look as bad to me as a tie down does to you all:)
Becky