tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533150033130104703.post5473578528077858293..comments2023-05-16T09:46:16.725-05:00Comments on Project: Saddle Sabumi: Really?Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14208998958861055873noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533150033130104703.post-51141116555191743112010-09-10T17:03:53.388-05:002010-09-10T17:03:53.388-05:00Yeah - it is a pretty important piece of equipment...Yeah - it is a pretty important piece of equipment and should fit correctly... even if his topline is reverting... I would try to find a good fitting saddle because the flocking can always be adjusted but when a saddle fits your horse... it's a good thing for YOU and THEM. And you can find one that fits him and you.<br /><br />I went thru the nightmare of saddle fitting with much dread... found a consignment saddle that is super comfy for me and fits Sera vs. sitting on her withers and squashing her and making her less than compliant in working with me... you'll find one! And usually if you find a consignment place, they let you test the saddles for a week or more which then gives you something to ride in. Win-win!Shansterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397551985965117012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533150033130104703.post-83480592290922060892010-09-07T21:07:20.862-05:002010-09-07T21:07:20.862-05:00Heather, I understand not wanting to get rid of a ...Heather, I understand not wanting to get rid of a saddle you're sentimental about - I have had the same close-contact Courbette jumping saddle for nearly 10 years now (it's waterproof cover collected dust during the polo years) and thankfully it still fits me and it fits Sunny. It will be a sad day if I ever have to get rid of itAmanda Mcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533150033130104703.post-51797589751315536252010-09-03T18:29:27.735-05:002010-09-03T18:29:27.735-05:00Yeah, saddle fitting is such a pain! Boomer was r...Yeah, saddle fitting is such a pain! Boomer was really very consistent in his shape just until the last 6 months or so. He has been getting worked much harder and more directly in line with a dressage mindset, which has basically been like body building for his shoulders and back. He looks great, but my beloved saddles are just collecting dust. I have my eye on a Crosby Prix St George dressage saddle, used with a wide tree. I figure I can always pad up if he loses muscle tone in slow months. <br /><br />Sally- my western saddle is an 80's model Circle Y, 15 inch seat with an arab tree and rounded skirt. It is a wonderful little saddle and was GREAT for trail. Puts my in a very secure, correct position and gave me a lot of confidence. Very well taken care of. I've owned it for about 18 months. I did just replace the fenders, as the old ones had just worn out and after 10 hours of riding through water, they just gave up. The new fenders are the same color as the saddle was originally, but they haven't darkened to match yet and don't have matching tooling. Can't see the lack of tooling while you are riding and the color is so close you really can't tell the fenders are a shade lighter. It is a dark oil as was popular with arabs back in the 80's. I replaced the rigging when I bought it. It is a really great saddle and I might be more sad about losing it than I am about my Crosby- but don't quote me on that! It just puts me in such a nice position that made me feel so secure! <br /><br />Oh well, clearly I am being sentimental. But you gotta do what you gotta do. Plan on having saddles and accessories posted for sale on eBay this weekend. Sigh.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14208998958861055873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533150033130104703.post-58758980361187580182010-09-02T23:50:38.721-05:002010-09-02T23:50:38.721-05:00Just getting caught up and AWWWWW! Wonderful news,...Just getting caught up and AWWWWW! Wonderful news, love babies! Interesting about your saddles, would love to hear more about the western one! :)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817903402724227914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533150033130104703.post-28319771025071941642010-09-02T12:08:01.941-05:002010-09-02T12:08:01.941-05:00Bummer. I'm in somewhat of the same position....Bummer. I'm in somewhat of the same position. I have a western saddle which I won as an award saddle (= very sentimental), which is too narrow (semi-QH bars). I have an english Solstice which I LOVED LOVED LOVED with my other horse, and it SEEMS like it's going to fit Diego, but I've started to realize I want something more secure. So now I'm in the same boat. Looking at possibly selling my two existing saddles to finance the purchase of a new one. I have a loaner from a friend right now, that works but I do know I want something a bit different. I'm pretty sure I want either a Sensation Hybrid, or some other treeless with a bit of a pommel, a twist, and a more "english" feel. But I hate the thought of selling, to buy one that I'm not sure will work. I'm going to keep what I have until I demo one that I love. I also need to put a few long rides in on my Solstice, to determine for sure that I want something different.<br /><br />This isn't really much help, =) other than to know that you're not alone with your frustrations! LOL I'll whine along with you.Tevis Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16172396968690778655noreply@blogger.com