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I got a new-style Skyrider Saddle from
http://www.aussiesaddle.com/classic.html (look about halfway down the
page).  I was looking for a relatively inexpensive saddle that
could accomodate a variety of backs, as I had several young horses that
I wanted to start.  This is well-made and has done well for me so
far.  The price is just under $700 and I think I got a couple of
weeks to try it out.  I normaly use an english saddle, this is
somewhat similar in feel and the polleys haven't given me any problems.

Here is a gallery of photos and notes on how it fits my very narrow
young stallion and my rather pregnant wide-body mare. 
http://tigerhorsefarms.com/Gallery/Skyrider/index.htm 

Rosalie

On 11/15/05, Dragon's Den Stables <dragonsdenstables@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have a question on saddles.  I'm going to be starting my filly (she'll be 4 in June) and want to make sure I have the proper saddle.  I know my Australian saddle won't fit her so won't even attempt it.  One, it's too heavy, and two, she is too narrow for it at this time.  So, I'm in the market for something lightweight, that hopefully will continue to fit her as we progress in training.  Has to be low cost for now (due to unforseen expenses).  What are my options?  Right now, all I have is my brand new 19" English AP saddle (which I may part with since my stallion is gone), 2 old english saddles I use to get the youngsters used to something on them, and my western saddle that MY butt outgrew.  Not much to work with!

 

Mary