Abetta Saddle

["Freedom, T'Lara" <tfreedom@millerthomson.ca>]

The Abetta Endurance Softee I ordered August 11, 1999 finally arrived
November 25, 1999. I know we've had some discussions about saddles which
included this brand, but could I have feedback from those who have
experience with Abetta saddles. Feel free to respond privately if you wish.

I haven't used the saddle yet, although I'll be fitting it later this week.
After waiting so long for it, it better fit my horse!

From looking it over I wonder how well the neoprene underside will stand up.
It looks so vulnerable to tears and punctures. Same applies to the neoprene
part of the girth. Also, the neoprene part of the girth is quite thin;
appears to me as though I could tear it with my hands.

And, yes, the breast collar and crupper Ds are only attached by nylon
webbing and stitching, not attached to the tree. It looks as though it will
stand up to average use, but if you're in a real bad situation I do think
they could tear loose.

It is quite light - 16.1 pounds, which I like. Another thing I noticed is
that cat hair sticks right to the cordura parts of the saddle. So I imagine
any sort of outdoor debris like burrs, dandelion fluff, etc. will stick,
too.

Looking forward to comments.

T'Lara J. Freedom
MILLER THOMSON
Calgary, AB
Canada
403-298-2448


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