Re: RC: Saddle for High-withered Horse

[Jim Holland <lanconn@tds.net>]

Dawn...

I had the same problem with my guy...downhill, high withers, short
back.  I commissioned Steve Gonzalez with SR Saddlery to custom make me
an S.R. Enduro from a mold of Sunny's back.  They are about $2000, but
if I had done that to start with, I would have SAVED money on all the
saddles I tried.  This is a "western style" saddle.  Great saddle...only
complaint is that I would like to see the leathers made of nylon instead
of leather....they stay wet from sweat all the time and I have to
constantly clean and treat them.  Steve is at 65535 Cline Falls Road,
Bend, Oregon 97701 and you can reach him at (541) 317-0135.

Regards, Jim Holland and Sun of Dimanche



RDCARRIE@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I'm in need of input from all of you knowledgeable folks on Ridecamp!  I
> recently bought new horse, who has very high withers.  I find myself needing
> to begin the Great Saddle Search, since my Sport Saddle doesn't have enough
> clearance in the gullet.  I'm still in mourning over this, since I'm probably
> going to have to sell the Sport Saddle to afford something to fit the new guy
> (and I love this saddle!).  But he's definitely not happy in the Sport
> Saddle, so no choice.
> 
> Anyhow - does anyone have suggestions regarding which saddles might be worth
> looking into for a high-withered horse?  I prefer more of a western-style
> saddle (as opposed to English).  What about Specialized Saddles - do any of
> you have experience/opinions/etc. about them?
> 
> Any input, ideas, etc. would be greatly appreciated.  Private replies are
> welcome, to avoid cluttering the list.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> Dawn in Texas
> 
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