Re: palominos and saddle fit

[Darolyn Butler <darolyn@swbell.net>]

Juli,
Still recommend getting a fitting on a Saare .  They have such marvelous
resale value... even if you do have to change down the road... its ez to
resell them & refit & get a new one.... or look for a trade.  U'll never be
sorry... Not only are they good for the horse.... they are the most
comfortable saddle U will ever ride in.
djbd
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Dakoiah@aol.com>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 7:11 PM
Subject: RC: palominos and saddle fit


> This is a two part post.  I bathed Alpine today, and did you all know that
he
> really is a palomino?????  I was beginning to wonder, thinking perhaps I
had
> a dull dun color or perhaps an ugly grey.  (as opposed to pretty greys).
> Best of all, when I hosed off his feet I FOUND TWO WHITE SOCKS!!!!!
> WOW!!!!!!  I had forgotten they were there!
>
> Obviously this was his first bath since winter...he's so clean and pretty
now
> I'm afraid to untie him from the trailer since I know he will roll.  :(
>
> Part two: Saddle fit.  After a three month search, several test rides,
three
> people scrutinizing, etc, etc, I recently became the proud owner of a
Crosby
> Prix St. George Dressage Saddle.  It's beautiful, fits me like a glove,
> leaves no dry spots on Alpine, is in excellent condition, and I got it for
 a
> great price.  Sounds great doesn't it.  Unfortunatly, after riding the
hills
> on Saturday, I noticed my boy was a bit touchy on the back.  uh oh!  Maybe
I
> need to ride with the gel pad.  So, out I go today, gel pad in place,
saddle
> on.  My horse before hand wasn't sore on the back area.  Got on.
Immediatly
> had a high headed, hollow backed horse.  Darn!!!!!!!!!  So, after much
> whining and pouting, I have come to the conclusion I need a different
saddle.
>  Sigh.....
>
> I don't understand it.  It fit for about a month, what happened?????
>
> Anyway, I  am thinking of buying either a treeless or an adjustable tree.
> Perhaps an orthoflex or a reactor panel.  Opinions???  Anyone want a good
> dressage saddle?  I would buy a custom, but his back will change as he
gets
> fit, and I'm not willing to spend that much money on a saddle that I can
only
> use for a short time.   AGHHHHH!!!!!!!!
>
> Juli (DarnDarnDarnDarn)
> Alpine (Ouchie Ouchie Ouchie.....can we play bareback today mom???)
>
>
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