RC: Re: Aussie Saddles

["Dyane Smith" <sunibey@sisqtel.net>]

The problem I had with the Aussie's I tried--including ones from Colin--is
that they sit very high on the horses back.  I was concerned that if my
weight shifted, I could bring the pony down.
Dyane


----- Original Message -----
From: Deanna German <dgerman@earthlink.net>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2000 8:18 PM
Subject: RC: Aussie Saddles


> I purchased my Patrol Poley Aussie saddle from the Australian Stock
> Saddle Co. in Oct. 1997. I used it lightly for the following year and
> decided I liked the Sports Saddle better, (besides, the Aussie SWAM on
> my then 3YO), bought the SS, cleaned up the Aussie real good, fixed the
> billets (which rats had chewed through) and put it up for sale.
>
> In the meantime, my filly grew, I started her under saddle and quickly
> discovered the disadvantages of the SS. Not wanting the kid to get
> "cinchy", I didn't girth her up real tight. Despite using a
> breastcollar, I found myself sitting on the rigging more than once after
> a big spook. Also, sometimes trail rides still turn into trail "leads"
> when we head out alone and things are just too spooky for her to bear.
> So, I got out the Aussie saddle. Behold, it fit her perfectly. Didn't
> have to girth it up tight and the tree allowed me to get on and off on
> trail as well as preventing spinning.
>
> Mind you, *I* like the Aussie saddle. (Comfy and secure) My horse
> prefers the SS. (Those ears tell all despite lack of sore spots and a
> good sweat pattern.) I hope the trail "leading" stops before my mare
> grows out of it!
>
> I think it's perfectly broken in at this point. The leather is
> wonderful. I've seen the cheapy Aussie saddles and I agree with whomever
> said to try to buy a used one with good leather if you can't afford new.
> Didn't know about the tanning method used in India.
>
> Deanna
>
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