[RC] re: [RC] Wintec Wide/going from treeless back to conventional saddle - rosalieHi Karen - I haven't tried a treeless yet, but I've heard good things about Duett Saddles (a treed saddle) - they specialize in wide saddles for short-backed horses: http://www.duettsaddles.com/ I did a quick look at the prices and they have a model for $549. I don't know if it is what you might be interested in, but it might be another option for you and Mazzie. Rosalie ---Karen Casemier writes:--- I know many people feel the treeless saddles make you improve your position, but my recent experiences are showing me that I am developing some bad habits riding in a treeless saddle. I am much quieter, more balanced, and therefore more effective in a well-fitting treed saddle. .. I do not want to compromise my mare's comfort - she is so difficult to fit because of that flat back - and if I cannot find a reasonably priced conventional saddle that works for both of us, I'll continue to stick it out in the treeless. .. I am also on a TIGHT budget (husband in vet school - YIKES http://www.duettsaddles.com/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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