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I still like my Annie George Saddle. 

 

I ride a 17.2 hand Shire.  Jon has a short back.  Jon has a flat back.  Jon has a wide back. 

 

Jon gave me grief on every saddle I tried, until I got the Annie George.  It fits him nicely, so he hasn't complained.  It's quite strong (Jon rolled at a clinic and the saddle came up fine).  I suspect they are light, but mine is so huge I can't tell you what a normal one weighs.  

 

As for the cost, buying saddles that don't work is costing you time and money.  A good saddle may cost more at first, but I bet it will more than make up for it in the long run.  

 

Charles 

----- Original Message -----

From: Nancy Reed

To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 4:10 PM

Subject: [RC] saddle trouble, again

OK, I will try not to whine too much, but I know you ridecampers will understand.  My new saddle doesn?t fit me and looks like it doesn?t fit my horseL  The seat puts me in an abnormal angle and gives me horrible back pain.  And to make sure it really didn?t fit, I rode for 2 + hours yesterday.  Today I can barely walk.  Life it too short for this!! (Translation, I?m too old)

So, again, I ask for your help.  I have a 14.1 hand, short backed Arab mare.  No withers, large shoulders with a bad saddle attitude.  She is 5 years old and has had several growth spurts.  I used an Abetta for 6 months.  She literally grew out of it.  Tried a Sports Saddle, too long, rubbed her loins.  Latest is a Marciante, does not fit me.  I can not afford $2000 for a saddle and would prefer a western style saddle.  Suggestions?

I live in northern San Diego County and will trailer to LA/Orange County for a fitting.  What tack store has the most endurance saddles on hand?  Thank you in advance for your help.  I?ll go take more Advil and stop whining.

Nancy Reed

Lazy J Ranch

Elfin Forest, California (with miles of trails out my door)