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Re: [RC] saddle pads and saddles - Gil Crozes

Have looked into the Gaston Mercier saddles? They have great pads and
the saddles are custom built for horse and rider.

see www.hitack.com


Ridecamp Guest <guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 4/19/2004 8:17:44 AM


Please Reply to: Rachelle sdarosa@xxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
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Hello,

I need some info on saddle pads and saddles.  What brands are good and
work well?  My horse gets very sore in his loin area.  I ride in a
wintec dressage saddle and it fits him.  I use a western pad with some
kind of absorbing liner in the middle of it.  (forgive me I am newer at
this)  He has confirmation problems that bring the soreness on.  I just
went to a CTR ride and pulled him because of the soreness.  I am doing
everything I know to do to help his back in conditioning.  We do hill
work, and arena work in side reings and a sircingle.  He does well at
the rides and is an enjoyable ride so I really would like to find a way
to make this work. I do think this problem is fixable with conditioning
and the right gear.
I have thought about the treeless saddles.  I would love info on them
especially if they will take pressure of this area.
Thank you and I appreciate the responses I get from this board.  I
really feel distance riders know how to take care of there horses and I
am glad this board is here to pull from.
Rachelle

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