"Buddy" in his New Saddle (Criollo)
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Magicsix - well done!!
Amber - its a Garland Roper saddle - I think its going to take a while to feel normal - as ive got so used to my barefoot! it feels like a big ol` chair Lol
Amber - its a Garland Roper saddle - I think its going to take a while to feel normal - as ive got so used to my barefoot! it feels like a big ol` chair Lol
Well we think it looks lovely KT, absolutely Stunning!
We saw Moniques 2 yes 2 new foalies today, they are adorable.
We saw Moniques 2 yes 2 new foalies today, they are adorable.
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Pink's lady
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Don't want to be a spoil sport but does it fit? I don't know much about western saddle fitting but there seems to be not a lot of it actually touching his back? I know they're meant to flare up a bit at the back but none of the back half of the saddle looks like it's touching? And is the seat not meant to be level? In that saddle your entire weight will be pushed right onto his loins.
It's a very nice saddle though
It's a very nice saddle though
I really hope it fits - as ive had Don from thebootand saddlecompany out to fit it - you have worried me now - so i will pass on your comments to him!!
it has a very thick pad underneath which is twice as thick at the front - as Buddy has lost quite a bit of weight through the winter. Its a Roper saddle.
looks realy comfy KT, and buddy looks lovely ! i've got the same saddle pad as you - its fantastic - so well padded. mines purple though! love the red on bud.
know nothing about fitting the saddle - maybe they're all supposed to be like that and come into contact all round when you're mounted.
know nothing about fitting the saddle - maybe they're all supposed to be like that and come into contact all round when you're mounted.
western-saddler
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If you are concerned at all about the saddle fit - hire/buy/borrow a Port Lewis Impression Pad and test it for yourself. Therefore you don't need to rely on a fitter if they live far away. This will show you either way whether it is a good fit or is not so good.
Hi
I worry easy!!
But I phoned Don - he explained a few things and put my mind at rest.
Buddy is very happy in his new saddle.
I worry easy!!
But I phoned Don - he explained a few things and put my mind at rest.
Buddy is very happy in his new saddle.
Wow lovely saddle !!! looks very comfy!
I miss mine terribly!! ( alougth wasnt half as nice as yours!!)
I was under the impression with westerns that they take some time to relax and mold to the horse, it actually looks to me like it has not been stored correctly prior so should all loosen up as you break it in. I know mine took a while to break in was quite stiff... however it became a very nice comfy saddle in the end!! I sold it to fund my Exercise trap
I miss mine terribly!! ( alougth wasnt half as nice as yours!!)
I was under the impression with westerns that they take some time to relax and mold to the horse, it actually looks to me like it has not been stored correctly prior so should all loosen up as you break it in. I know mine took a while to break in was quite stiff... however it became a very nice comfy saddle in the end!! I sold it to fund my Exercise trap
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