ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] saddle shopping
Re: [endurance] saddle shopping
Diane E. Nelson (nelsonde@ttown.apci.com)
Wed, 6 Mar 1996 08:47:45 -0500 (EST)
For the type of horse you describe, the Sport Saddle may be your best
bet. Do you know anyone with a model you could try? The seat size will
be very important & it would be a good idea to try out a few sizes
first. Also you'll want to see how the stirrup bar equivalent is
positioned--depending on where your leg hangs you can get the leathers
offset back 1/2" or so to accomodate your anatomy. My horses LOVED
theirs--I could never get used to the wide seat so I sold mine.
Also tried the Skyhorse--again horses smiled, but I needed more in front
of the saddle--felt like I would pitch-pole off. All very personal things.
Really wish we had one huge "endurance" store where we could go try on
everything first!!
Diane @ Safe Haven (still looking for a saddle-Albion Didn't work out)
On Tue, 5 Mar 1996 MarkyMart@aol.com wrote:
> Hi every one, I need some of your expert help and advice. I am going to buy
> an endurance saddle and need some feed back. The horse is a 14.1 or 2 arab
> mare, very round and flat with no withers and a very broad chest, I am 5' and
> in the heavyweight division, also I am a very green novice and not in shape.
> I am looking at the Skyrider and the Sport Saddle, I would appreciate any
> feed back positive and negative on either or anyother suggestions you may
> have, also any ideas on saddle pads and stirrups, I am considering The Cloud
> I tried them at the confrence, they were very comfy and I liked the wide
> width so you could wear heavy boots in the winter.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> happy Trails,
>
> Bobbi & Shai
>