Wintec Pro Dressage Saddle
videoman@netcom.com
Mon, 27 Jan 1997 21:57:43 -0800
>>I have only two days to make a decision here, so your quick input is
>>appreciated... Please email me directly as I'm about a month behind on my
digest -
>though I skim it daily!
>>
>>I'm considering buying a Wintec Pro Dressage Saddle. Used/cheap :g: I
>>tried it on my horse today in between rain showers, but with all the mud
>>was only able to walk and slow trot/running walk down the street (I ride I
>>TWH). The saddle appeared to fit him well by looking at him lunge and he
>>seemed to be OK with it. When riding, I was able to stick my hand down in
>>front along his shoulders w/out pinching. It is a cutback and he is
>>moderate - low withered, so there was tons of room there. He gaited out
>>really nice! - better then in my usual Circle Y Sport Saddle. After about
>>40 mins of mostly walking, I pulled the saddle and checked for uneven
>>sweating, etc.... What sweating??! In my Sport Saddle he would have had a
>>completely sweated back under the saddle, but his back was 95% dry! The
>>only place it was a little sweaty, was a thin verticle strip directly under
>>the front of of the knee rolls and a half moon on each side under the back
>>panel ends. It was only mildly sweaty and the hair was not matted or
knotty.
>I rode him in only navaho pad folded once, so basically no
>>padding to speak of.
>>
>>I found the saddle comfortable for me and balanced (more so then my sport
>>saddle), it was secure (we did a little muddy hill up and down).
>>
>>So, do I buy? Anyone an expert on saddle fitting? Anyone have experience
>>with these or seen them at rides? I am hoping they'll take $250 for this
saddle.
>>
>>I have normally ridden dressage/combined training until about 3 yrs ago. I
>>am looking forward to restarting 2/month dressage lessons - which is one of
>>the reasons I looked at this saddle. I can not afford a Sharon Saare or SR
>>Eudoro or new original Sport Saddle at this time. I will probably get a
cool back
> or other good pad and of course a seat cover for my rear!
>>
>>Thanks for your input!
>>
>>- Carrie
>
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