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http://specializedsaddles.com/new/saddles.html
and they have an inexpensive demo program.

At 06:58 PM 2/11/2008 Monday, you wrote:
> Hi everyone - unfortunately for
> me, I'm on the hunt for another saddle for my back-up horse who has a
> very wide back and big shoulders.  I would like some suggestions on
> what types of saddles I should look into.  I've already tried a few
> off-the-shelf saddles that have worked for other wide horses (OF Cutback,
> Wintec Isabell, Desoto, Sportsaddle).  When those didn't work out, I
> invested in a custom made Synergist for him.  It didn't fit him
> well, but as luck would have it, it was a perfect match for my primary
> horse.  I can't afford another custom made saddle so I'm looking
> into cheaper options.  
>  
> My ideal saddle doesn't have to have a tree, but it must have at least a
> medium twist and a low rise (not sure if this is the correct term for the
> area that connects the pommel to the seat).  It would cost <$1500
> so I don't have to sell a kidney to buy it.  It also must have
> stirrups that allow a centered seat and don't have a lot of
> "swing" to them.  It would be very nice if I could have a
> demo.  
>  
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.  If I can't find a saddle to
> fit the horse, I might sell the horse and look for another that fits the
> saddle!
>  
>  
>
> Angie Fura 
> Trace Tribute
> 25/55/75
> www.tracetribute.com
>
>
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Don Huston
donhuston @ cox.net
SanDiego, Calif