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RE: [RC] Skyhorse saddle - Ranelle RubinThe saddle does take some getting used to in terms of how it feels to the rider..One of my friends who has only ridden english saddle described it as feeling like she had a huge diaper between her legs. I don't care for the feel of the typical western style tree as it feels too wide. I have a fleece cover on mine which feels great to me, but then I am used to it. It does flex front to back, but not like a treeless at all. Ranelle -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Karen Sullivan Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 11:52 AM To: Ridecamp Guest; ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] Skyhorse saddle I was curious about these at one point. Since the tree has flexibility only one direction.....it is not like a treeless saddle.....it hinges and flexes as to the widtth of the horse.....except for flared shoulders does not flex or bend to the "sway" of the back. I went out of way one time to sit in one. A very well respected endurance rider's daughter was using one. The endurance rider (older lady) just shook her head and mentioned that it was like "riding a fence rail". I sat on it, and sure enough, it felt that way to me! It was hard as a rock! Was enough to discourage me from buying one, although I did run into them used in consignment stores. I do believe these were the ones from the Trinidad location...... Karen Karen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ridecamp Guest" <guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 11:18 AM Subject: [RC] Skyhorse saddle Please Reply to: Natalie Hodges nhodges@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== The Skyrider is available from the Austrailian Stock Saddle Co. Google the company, and look under the "Classic Saddles" headline, 8th one down from the top.I have not tried it, but am very curious about this saddle. I seems like it is as close to treeless as possible, but still has a "rise" for the rider's pelvis, and security with the poleys. Hope this helps someone who is looking for one....Natalie Here is their description: The Skyrider revisits, a saddle made famous during the early days of Endurance racing, when it was manufactured by the Skyhorse Saddle Company of Durango, Colorado. It is now being produced under license by The Australian Stock Saddle Co., of Malibu, California. The Saddle has unique swivel bars that make it easy to fit almost any horse. It adjusts automatically, from one animal to the next. The front of the bars are flanged out, offering more comfort to a turning horse. It has a comfortable hammock-style seat and stirrups positioned for long hours of two-point riding. The underside of the seat can be easily accessed for placement of extra padding, if necessary. The panels are fleece-lined and can be unlaced to place shims to correct bridging or rocking. The weight, unmounted, with cordora fenders, is 12lbs. The cinching system is centerfire for various placement of the girth. The SKYRIDER comes with or without traditional Australian Poleys for security. One size fits all. Price: $695.00 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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