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TBEventer2002
30th Nov 2004, 05:44 PM
Hi all!

As usual, I am seeking your infinite wisdom (don't ya love how I always butter y'all up when I want something? LOL). :D

I think I need a new saddle. It doesn't seem like it fits Rumby anymore (and I really need a smaller width tree for him anyways). I am in LOVE with my Collegiate Alumnus, I have had it for 5 or 6 years. I hate to get rid of it, but I must if I am to purchase a new saddle.

I really like the Collegiate I have. And they aren't outrageously expensive, like my dream saddle is (Crosby XL-H, *begin drooling*). I was looking at an HDR (I tried one at the tack shop and it was sooooooo comfy!), but I saw a while back when y'all started bashing it for being cheaply made. ;) LOL

So, since Collegiates appear right up my alley, what is your experiences with them? I noticed that they now make a Collegiate Close Contact (that's what I want & need, a close contact) with the changeable gullet.

Any comments, concerns, questions, experiences???

Lgd
1st Dec 2004, 08:29 AM
The Collegiates are not marketed in the UK so I've not come across them at all. Sorry not much help!

I love my Barnsby saddles but I suspect they may be quite pricey in the US.

born2ride182
6th Dec 2004, 12:26 AM
i honestly dont like the changeable gullets
they are worse and more uncomfortable for the horses back and for you