Re: Stubbens are like fine wine!

["Ranetta Burke" <morghanrhys@email.msn.com>]

Hi,
I must comment about having a saddler take out some of the flocking in a new
Stubben.  Stubben advises 20 hours of riding with your new Stubben without,
yes...without a saddle pad.  The flocking will conform to your horse's back
if you follow this rule.  The heat and sweat from your horse will shape the
fine leather and wool flocking.  The flocking is 85% wool or more so it will
conform readily.  Do not have this tampered with until after you have put in
the time.  If your horse will not tolerate going naked, use a thin, quilted
pad.  Heat and sweat are very important to a new Stubben's fit.  You will
not need to have the saddle restuffed unless you change your horse or your
horse changes a lot.  If you need one restuffed, make sure your saddler uses
a flocking with a wool content of at least 85%.

One other note...my Stubbens fit my horses well and I try to ride as light
and balanced as possible...I have found that for any LD ride distance, my
horses' backs are just fine...Neither they or I are ready for 50 mile rides,
so I have no input for higher mileage.

Ranetta Burke
Stubben Rep.
Pacific NW Area


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Sent: Monday, January 31, 2000 7:16 AM
Subject: RC: Stubbens are like fine wine!


> Diane Nelson safehavn@fast.net
> A well-made Stubben is like a fine wine, it "ages" beautifully and seems
to fit most every occasion (or horse's back in this case!).  One thing to
remember though - they should be stuffed to fit the horse's back.  New
Stubbens tend to come overstuffed so a good saddler can take some of it out
and distribute the flocking to conform to your horse's back.
>
> Yes, it is true that the panels are not very broad, as some of the English
endurance types, so it's weight distribution is not optimal.  For that
reason I would not recommend it for distance riding where you are after the
turtle award.  But a well-balanced rider on a saddle that fits like a glove
is far better off than than a bad rider on a poorly fitting saddle (or any
other of those combinations you care to name).
>
> There are some new technologies out now - an air bladder system that
substitutes for flocking and can be altered to suit a particular horse.  I'm
looking into that system for a used Stubben VSD that I got off of eBay for a
very reasonable cost.
>
> The good thing about Stubbens is that they can be found used just about
everywhere so you don't necessarily need to invest in a brand new model.
>
> Enjoy....
>
> Diane in buried in snow Allentown, PA
>
> Won't be riding for a good long time (sigh).
>
>
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