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[RC] Saddle Opinions - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Karen Nelson knelson4299@xxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== Sarah- I have had great work from this company for over 20 years. I don't know how far away from them you are and what methods you have used to get a "saddle fit". I have used an "architect's curve"- available at most large office supply stores. They are a closer measurement of the withers and the back, IMO, than the "clothes hanger" method. They cost about $5, and are totally reusable. Malleable soft material, surrounding a "bead chain", I believe. I once had one saddle re-stuffed for a mare with a low back, and it was done long distance, with the "curve" measurements, and about 12 photos taken from alot of angles, along with other measurements. I think I actually drew black lines on her grey back, and gave some measurements there, also. When the saddle came back, it fit her great, and still does. There is always another part of "saddle fitting". If we start with a saddle on a new, unfit, young or old horse, the horse will change dramatically as you are in training. The saddle won't change at the same pace, or you can "awl" the Aussie saddles with the doe hair padding, covered by wool serge. You have to be very careful and patient. I use cornstarch I sift onto the horses back and then carefully place the saddle, looking for non-transfer spots. Sounds goofy, but it seems to work, and cornstarch is finely ground, cheap, and definately non-toxic to anything involved. In 1987, I rode 7 different horses, 6 of which I borrowed, as my mare was pregnant. I finished every ride I started, and I didn't have any problems that I know of with the horses being uncomfortable. I rode Sierra Fadwah over 1400 miles in the older Wayne Walker I have. Check my ride record, if you wish at AERC. #4299. If you want to yak on the phone, call me 775-577-4781 I have 4 of them- 2 made by Wayne Walker and 2 made by Trevor James. The leather is top notch, and I am a brat about "cleaning" my saddles. Once a year is the average for me. And, yes, they do get dirty... Karen Nelson =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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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