Fw: Child's saddle

["Merrie Boone" <merriesheik@paonline.com>]

We chose a Collegiate Junior event saddle as both girls were interested in
english riding. It has a very centerred seat similar to a dressage saddle,
it is well made, has a nice cushioned seat and knee rolls. It is light
enough too that they were able to carry the saddle and tack up mostly by
themselves ( mom had to check the saddle position and girth tightness). We
have had great luck with this saddle.

Good luck and glad you are able to share the horses with your children...
Merrie Boone
Silver Dream Arabians
MerrieSheik@paonline.com



----- Original Message -----
From: "Kris Hazelbaker" <shajarah@cybrquest.com>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 9:31 PM
Subject: RC: Child's saddle


> I'm doing the saddle shopping routine -- for my 8 year old daughter.
Right
> now she's riding bareback, and loves it.  But I'm thinking that she will
> develop confidence faster for trotting and cantering with a saddle.  She
> likes being able to feel her horse move under her.
>
> So, I was thinking a treeless saddle (for the close contact).  Anything
else
> I should look for?  She would fit a 13" to 14" seat now, and for the next
> few years.
>
> What choices have some of you made for your kids, and why?
>
> Kris Hazelbaker in Idaho
>
> (P.S. Heidi, she's doing great so far!  They both are!)
>
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