Re: Tucker saddles

["Cheryl" <mskit@utec.net>]

Hi Sue -

I have tried three different models of the Tucker saddle, english and
western. All very pretty looking, but none of them worked for me, or my
friend who also was interested in one. You sit too far back in the seat, a
"chair" seat. They might be ok for a more recreational rider on more level
ground. I found that I kept trying to draw myself up farther in the saddle
to get my legs under me, and it was tougher to climb in them. You're farther
away from the horse's center of gravity, so he must work harder. As far as
the seat itself goes, tho, they are super comfy, with a suspended gel seat.
Lots of rings and places to tie gear to. If it were more of a forward-placed
seat, I would have bought one in a second.

Hope this helps -

Chery in WNY
Horse kids Kit, Bobby & Dani
-----Original Message-----
From: Sue Brown <sbrown@wamedes.com>
To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>; PNER@onelist.com
<PNER@onelist.com>
Date: Monday, March 19, 2001 11:21 AM
Subject: RC: Tucker saddles


>I got a phone call from a neighbor yesterday inquiring about the Tucker
>saddles.  Her husband needs a saddle for trail riding in this area and had
>seen an ad for the saddles but neither knew anything about them.  My
>knowledge of the saddle (good or bad) is very minimal as well.  If anyone
>has any info or personal experience...or knows of someone who rides with
>one, please email me and I'll pass this info on to my friend.  TIA.
>
>Sue
>
>sbrown@wamedes.com
>Tyee Farm
>Marysville, Wa.
>
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