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Beth,

In an effort not to offend anyone who actually likes riding in these saddles 
(and I know there are some out there, including my 'trail riding only-not 
endurance" boyfriend), in my opinion they are very uncomfortable. I think 
they have to be a PERFECT fit on a horse to work..and as your horse's back 
changes with weight/conditioning/age..who can keep up?

Years ago, (like 15 or more)  I was training a horse for someone who 
insisted I ride in one as it was made specifically for that horse. I hated 
it, and as far as I could tell, so did the horse. He jigged..stopped when 
going down anything steep..and his back was tight after any long training 
ride. Back then, I had a couple of Wintecs, so I tried one on one day and lo 
and behold the horse was happier..go figure.

Sold on treeless now..FreeForm is my personal choice..email me privately if 
you want more info as to why.

Ranelle Rubin
R.Rubin Consulting

raneller@xxxxxxx

916-663-4140 home office
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> From: Beth Walker <bwalker2@xxxxxxx>
> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [RC]   Aussie saddles Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 08:39:57 -0700
>
> Do you know if they come in wide tree sizes?
>
> I have gotten the impression that they mostly fit the narrow / high- 
> withered type horses, and don't fit big-shouldered, round-barrel types.
>
> I've always wanted one, mostly because I thought they would be  really, 
> really secure, but didn't think they would fit.  The price  was a bit of a 
> stopper, too.  At the moment, I can only afford to buy  one pricey saddle.  
> :)
>
>
> On May 9, 2007, at 6:03 AM, Glenda Snodgrass wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 8 May 2007, Rusty Toth wrote:
> >
> > > I am also curious about these saddles. Please share your thoughts  on 
> > > them
> > > good and bad.
> >
> > It seems to me that Aussie saddles are one of those things you  either 
> > love or hate.  If you like a deep, secure seat that really  holds you in, 
> > then you'll like an Aussie. If, however, you like a  wide open seat with 
> > lots of room to move around, then you'll hate  an Aussie.
> >
> > I personally love them.  I used one on my little Arab when I first  
> > started in endurance.  It fit me perfectly and I never came out of  it -- 
> > the only saddle I never came out of riding that little  horse. :))  It 
> > didn't fit him so well, though, so we moved on to a  custom Desoto saddle 
> > which fit us both.  I've always wanted another  Aussie, and I'm seriously 
> > considering one for my new horse.  I  found the seat to be very secure, 
> > and the poleys never got in my  way, never interfered with posting at all, 
> > and definitely helped me  stay on when Lakota did his "Exit, stage left!" 
> > maneuver.
> >
> > Glenda R. Snodgrass
> > AERC #M18819
> > SE Region
> >
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