Re: Abetta Saddle

["Helga Loncosky" <hblmh@ptd.net>]

I have an Abetta Softee as well, and it has held up well. I bought it used
from a fellow Ridecamper, and have used it myself for 3 years, in mud, burs,
briars, etc with no problems. The neoprene and underside and saddle have
held up well.


Helga Loncosky
Archival Morgan Record
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Beacon Morgan Horses, Ltd.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Freedom, T'Lara <tfreedom@millerthomson.ca>
To: Ridecamp (E-mail) <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Monday, November 29, 1999 11:24 PM
Subject: RC: Abetta Saddle


>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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