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[RC] Saddles for Polish Arabs & others - Naomi PrestonI'd highly recommend the SR Enduro by Steve Gonzales. Steve
custom fits the saddle to your horse's back, and he is
amazingly knowledgeable about the horse's anatomy and how a saddle
should fit. The saddle's built on a unique style of flexible
tree. Another great thing about the Enduro is that it puts
you in a balanced riding position -- really important. I've been
riding his saddles for 20 years, and they're terrific. Steve will also
fine-tune the fit of your saddle when your horse's muscling changes, or
loses weight with fitness. I had him work on my saddle right
before the 5-day Owyhee Canyonlands ride, since my mare had lost
some weight in becoming fitter this season. The saddle fit her
like a glove again, and we received overall Best Condition for the 5
days. My husband Lee, who's a heavy heavyweight (260 lbs.) also rides
an SR. Vets are always commenting how great his horses' backs
look.
And personally, how the saddle fits the horse would be the first
priority for me. My horse's comfort is primary -- mine a
distant second!
I think Steve's at the Trail Blazer festival this weekend for anyone in
that vicinity. He's also an advertiser on Endurance.net
Naomi Preston
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