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[RC] making SS front into cutback? - Karen Bratcher
I'd like to hear from anyone (off list is fine) who has modified the front of their Sports Saddle into a cutback. In my limited experience with it (3 horses) there's never been enough wither clearance there especially when riding a higher-withered horse, and with my aging gelding's dipping back the front presses on his withers. I just ordered a new Skito pad with the special SS shims to bump the saddle up a little more, and I explained to Tom about the dipping back so he'll shim more if needed to help that.
I still would like to cut back the front. I've already started and just cut a simple slot... just wondering if I should make it a larger slot and leave the edges where they are, or fasten them back to the inside of the gullet? Did you just bind the edges with thin leather? Any experiences, and photos if you have them, would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Karen Bratcher aka Ready
karenbrat1 "at" earthlink "dot" net
Athol, Idaho
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