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Thank you for all the great info. There aren't any saddle fitters in my area. I have searched high and low. I have a big horn currently. But thank you

Mel Cochran <brio_gal@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I had a saddle fitter come out and evaluate my paso mare before I really
started riding her. She showed me all sorts of things to look for. In the
end (luckily) both of my saddles fit my horse, one is a perfect fit (the
ugly one, of course). She did ask me what brands I might consider in the
future and told me what to look for and what to stay away from.

You might want to go that route if there is a saddle fitter in your area.

I know that the "standard" sizes can vary greatly from manufacturer to
manufacturer. I hear that lots of people like the big horns. Have you
tried one of them? They are more affordable.

I can't comment on the treeless as I don't have one. My saddle fitter told
me that my mare was not a good candidate for treeless because of her
prominent spine and my heavyweight status.


>From: "geckogal85@xxxxxxxxx"
>To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [RC] Stupid Questions from a Saddle Buying Virgin
>Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:15:51 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hello,
> My five year old gelding is impossible to fit. He does not fit in a semi,
>regular, full or arab bar. And is getting very upset about saddles in
>general. I cannot afford a custom saddle. I am seriously considering going
>treeless. I have a couple of stupid questions for those of you with
>treeless saddles.
>Please keep in mind that I have never used one.
>1. How well do they stay on? Will I have "slipping"issues
>2. Are they safe or just a glorified bareback pad (like the cashel
>softsaddle)
>3. I want a horn. Is it dependable enough if I have a bucker or runaway?
>4. Are they really that comfortable?
>5. I have heard you have to buy a specific saddle pad or you will
>"hurt"your horse. Is this so?
>
>If there are any other things you think I should know please feel free to
>tell me.
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>Geckogal85
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