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I've had my Abetta for seven years and it's the most comfortable saddle I've ever ridden in. I've used it on many different horses of many different shapes and sizes and not a single one of them ever expressed even the slightest hint of discomfort. It's been on everything from 17hh bony TBs to 14hh barrel-shaped Mustangs and even a strangly-shaped, short-backed Arabian. It's been ridden heavily and it's still in perfect condition. Well, the important parts are anyway. It has quite a few nasty scuffs and scrapes from some rough trail riding.

I definitely don't consider it high-quality but it's a mighty good saddle for someone (like me) who just wants to do some trail riding for fun and isn't the richest person in the world.

On Dec 19, 2007 3:18 AM, Rae <tallcarabians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Heh, my two Abetta's are about 15 years old and are finally starting to fall apart.  I've moved on to more fitted saddles for endurance, but these two still get a lot of use by the kids and the guests that ride my horses.  They're also fantastic for the lake rides as we'll use them for nervous people who are afraid to ride into the lake bareback.

 

Rae
Tall C Arabians - Central Region
Photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/niepe

 

From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tx Trigger
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 10:38 PM
To: kathy.mayeda@xxxxxxxxxxx; Ridecamp Rae <tallcarabians@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [RC] Abetta saddles

 

I found with the Bighorns, which are also in that "disposable saddle" category, that you can have 3 of the same model number, and each tree is a tiny bit different, depending on when it was made, and what shipment of trees it seems they worked from. They are all "close", but when you have a really wide horse like I do, a difference in just 1/8th or 1/4 of an inch through the gullet can make a difference on a saddle that fits, or sores a horse. My Bighorn worked wonderful on my horse for I think 2.5 or 3 years, then started giving him problems. They are inexpensive saddles, and you can't expect them to hold up to the performance we ask of them, and the miles we ask of them, like a better made saddle. I was lucky to get the use out of the one that I did, and don't regret using it. But, time for a change! (and not another Bighorn)

 

Jonni