Finally got a saddle to fit!!

[TWH Addict]

Finally, a saddle to fit her :) Happy happy!! This is the first time shes been ridden since her journey started over 5 months ago and she was a little star. Cant fault her in any way, we are SO HAPPY. Just cant stop smiling..

[Alle]

Yay! What a nice pic...you have some very nice scenery out there!

[Showjumper]

Wow what great riding country! :D And I'm so glad you've got a saddle that fits :D

[rache]

WOW just look at where you riding

Hope you appreciate it;)

Have you got any more photos of your horse?

[TWH Addict]

Not got too many pictures yet, this one I quite like..

[rache]

she looks absolutely stunning!!! You are very lucky

[Kerry Claire]

wow, she's gorgeous! I WANT HER:o :D !

How big is she by the way?

[Jodie & Ru]

Wow, that is the most beautiful photo and what a horse!

I want!!! :)

[TWH Addict]

Shes only a diddy little thing :) 15'2 but as Im only 5ft 3 shes plenty big enough for me ..

ps. thats my 6ft 2 son riding her in the first photo.. hehe. Ill post more of her with me on when i get them developed and scanned, so you can see the size comparison.

[Yann]

Gorgeous horse, gorgeous location:)

The right saddle can make all the difference, what were your issues and what saddle overcame them? I'd be interested to know:)

[TWH Addict]

Problems I had with saddle were a Tennessee Walking Horse walks with a lot of rolling shoulder motion, and a deep nodding action of the neck. Consequently, they require a saddle that is cut back at the withers to accommodate the increased neck action, and also one that is pared away on the skirts to allow for the shoulder action. These cutback saddles are not padded with knee rolls because the gait does not require any grip to ride it, so the leg is extended straighter down in a more relaxed manner. There is very little bend at the knee and the stirrup leather is only short enough to cause the toe to tip up slightly to maintain contact with the stirrup. This leg position is not as straight and rigid as in a Western Saddle, nor is the foot thrust forward like in Western equitation. Rather, the leg is held back and slightly behind the girth line to stay out of the way of the horse's shoulder.

In the end I bought a cutback English sadde which fits her perfectly!!

[cazrider]

Just fantastic TWH addict. She looks wonderful.

Did you see the post last week from the new member with the farm in Tennessee,? I thought of you when I read it. Can't remember her name now. If you didn't see it, I'll make an effort to remember, unless one of you mods can...She has a fab website.

[TWH Addict]

No didnt see that post, would love the address if you can remember it :)

[cazrider]

Just looked her up under New Members.

Name is TennRoseFarm, and her website is:

http://www.tennessee-rose.com

Enjoy! :)

[TWH Addict]

Finally got a picture of her and me so you can see the size comparison..

[denise42]

TWH: Can I come live where you live ?
very pretty there . and a very pretty girl you have. :p

[carol lyn]

Hello everyone, I am new here from the U.S.A. own a arab/welsh cross 14hh. She is a barrel with legs! I had to buy three saddles to get one that fit, I ride western. The saddle doesn't hurt anymore but stills rolls when I get on and off. So I purchased a chinch that is suppose to keep the saddle in place. Anyone else have this problem? Havent got the chinch yet so still don't know if it will work.
Just wanted to say hi!

Carol

[lawgirl]

Carol lyn

Welcome!!!

Sometimes the problem isnt the fact that she is barrel shaped, but her withers might have a little more of a slope, and set behind her shoulders, so what happens is after you put the saddle on, it slides down, losening up and thus, making it roll on you. My foundation QH is very stocky and his withers are like that. I put a breast strap on to stop the saddle from sliding down, and purchased a Bob's custom saddle, reining saddle, that fits him perfectly.

You can see his picture in the general thead under "Picture of my Foundation QH.

Dont know if that will be much help, but tried :)

Wendy

[kedwards]

She looks lovely. And Wow! What an incredible view you have from the field. That second picture ought to be framed.