I have a "new to me" Arab mare that is 8
yrs old and was a bit underweight and had definite lack of muscle when I bought
her 2 months ago.
She is the greyhound type, no belly,
runs from armpit to udder(get the idea?). Not much spring to her ribs, but
does have a decent wither. Is somewhat long backed.
So... I have a dressage saddle that is
just not working. She drops her back when I put it on after riding in it
for a few times. So I switch to my Wintec AP (which I hate because of the
wide twist), and that bridging on her even though I have the wide gullet
in. She is also very sore in her back for several days after short rides
of 11-15 miles!!!
So.... I have been emailing with Len
Brown and have purchased a Corrector Pad, which has not arrived yet. I
looked at an OD dressage but Len says it will not work for my horse, but won't
say why. Does anyone have any ideas/comments about that???? You can email
me privately.
So, I am seriously looking at the
Specialized saddle. I am a heavy weight rider who had done dressage for
years (competed to Preliminary eventing) and I like a narrow twist in my
saddle. The Endurolite and Trailmasters are built on a western tree.
Since I have never ridden western, how is this different from riding
english??? I don't like riding on my seat pockets, but looking at the
videos the company has, the riders are riding in a pretty good classical
position....
HELP!!!!! I am so confused as to
what to do..........
DL
Jeff and Donna Lee Cole Turning Point
Stables Browns Flat, NB
