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[RC] Big Horn Saddles - Tx TriggerI've been using a Bighorn for a few years now. For one of the less expensive saddles, they can work fairly well if you get that "right" fit. I have been lucky to have that fit. I have a horse that takes a wider tree, and the Semi QH tree fits him. BUT, this is important, not every Bighorn will fit the same, even if they have the same model number on them. Depending on how old they are, I think where they have gotten their trees from, depends on the tree width. I've had two that were both Semi QH trees, and one was much wider than the other. In general, they slip forward on most of the horses I've used them on, so I always use a crupper. They give riders a leg position with their legs more in front of them, than under them due to stirrup placement / angle. (some call it a chair seat) Some people that works well, others it tips them back and rotates them on to their tail bone too much. They are a wider seat, or twist, and often they seat is very hard, and I use a tush cush and sheepskin on mine. I like the ability to 3 point rig it, so I can get girth back a tad out of the horses elbow / "arm pit" area. You can tie stuff on really easy. They are inexpensive, and hold up pretty well. I think in general, they have a better chance of fitting and working well than the other inexpensive saddles in the same type, like the Abbettas. I use a Supracor endurance pad with mine. The pad comes down under the girth rings and helps protect the horse from rubs. This combo worked great for my horse on Tevis in 2005, without any soreness in the back. I'm a HWT rider, and the Bighorn displaces the weight well for us. Checked fit with an Impression Pad, and it's a good fit. You can find them on eBay. Here is info on the model numbers, I have gathered off the web: 117 - 16" seat Brown - semi-quarter horse bars 118- 16" Seat, Brown- semi-quarter horse bars Skirts: (118 & 117) 26" x 10.5", Round, Fleece Lined with bound edges. 119 - 15" Seat, Black- semi-quarter horse bars 120 -15" Seat, Brown semi-quarter horse bars skirts (120 & 119) 25" x 14", Round, fleece lined, with bound edges. 121 - 15" Seat, brown - Full quarter horse bars 122 - 16" Seat, brown - Full quarter horse bars 804 - 16" Big Horn Flex Tree- leather- Full quarter horse bars (Equi-Fit flexible saddle tree) 805 - 16" Big Horn Endurance Saddle with QH Flex Bars leather(EquiFit flexible tree. Quarter horse bars) These two saddle shops give information (that I posted above) and more, on the Big Horn Saddles: http://www.horsesaddleshop.com/big-horn-saddles.html http://www.culturedcowboy.com/saddles/bighorn/ Jonni =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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