Re: RC: saddle favorites

[Jennifer Thompson <jlthompson@earthlink.net>]

My favorite so far is my DeSoto!

Had a Circle Y, then a Sharon Saare.  Circle Y was a barrel saddle, and 
I liked it for what it was, but I didn't need a barrel saddle.  I only 
bought it because it was in great shape, and fit my then 3-year old 
mare.  I only used it for training for a couple of years.

The Sharon Saare was nice looking with good quality leather, but the 
seat was very uncomfortable, even with padding.  It was also pretty 
heavy.  It did not fit my horse correctly either - even after having a 
rep bare-tree fit my horse before ordering it.  It was way too wide in 
front.

The DeSoto is extremely comfortable to ride, and feels very close 
contact.  It has a nice narrow twist with good padding.  It is really 
lightweight too, which I love - I can easily sling it up on my horse 
with one arm.  The workmanship is great - all handmade, nothing from a 
factory.  It fits my horse very well too.  She hasn't had a sore back 
yet in the 5 months I've had the saddle.

Jennifer


Gwen Kille wrote:

>
>Hi, I am new on this list and new to this sport but trying to learn all that
>the little brain can absorb.
>ok, I am looking for saddle info.  give me your favorites and why.
>any info would be great!
>
>Thanks,
>Gwen
>
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