Re: RC: Re: Saddles Issues - swayback?

[Jim Holland <lanconn@tds.net>]

I have one of Steve's saddles.  Had problems with pressure points on my
first saddle, loin rubbing on the second one and if I had done the
custom saddle bit first would have SAVED money.  It's made from a mold
of your horse's back and changes as your horse's back changes.  They are
in demand, and all hand made, so you won't get one right away.  I waited
3 months....well worth the wait.

My only complaint (minimal) would be the stirrup leathers.  I would
prefer nylon.  I spend a lot of time trying to keep them supple where
they contact the sides of the horse.  I did not order stirrups....just
used my E-Z Ride strirrups which work great. And while I'm on the
subject, when I first looked at the E-Z Ride Stirrups I didn't like them
because they were metal (aluminum). You can now get them in plastic,
which are MUCH better.  Lighter, don't clang around, scratch up things,
etc.

Regards Jim and a grateful Sun of Dimanche

Jeanne Slominski wrote:
> 
> Julienne,
> 
> Why don't you contact Steve Ray at SR Saddles? He custom makes his saddles.
> I have two hard to fit horses and his saddles are the best. You can reach
> him at 541-317-0135 or www.endurance.net/srsaddle/
> 
> Jeanne
> 
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