Re: Crate Saddles

["Lori Bertolucci-Woodard" <llbertol@atnet.net>]

The tree on my reiner is a 16", yet I normally would ride a 15". For some
reason the 16" fits just fine. You might need to sit in the saddle to
determine how it will fit you.
Lori B.

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> From: Angela C. McGhee <rides2far@juno.com>
> To: Ajsclassgs@aol.com
> Cc: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: Re: Crate Saddles
> Date: Friday, October 30, 1998 10:16 PM
> 
> 
> Crates saddles are made here in Chattanooga, TN.  There are several
> saddleries here and Crates is the top of the line stuff.  My guess is
> that it's much like the Big Horn, but better materials and workmanship. 
> The people who own Crates used to own Big Horn, but they sold it and
> started making just the really expensive stuff.  They were making the
> Western saddles for Ortho-Flex, and Ortho-Flex just added the panels. 
> Don't know if that's still the deal.
> 
> I've never seen a Crates endurance saddle though.  A 16" seat is an
> awfully long tree for an Arab.  If I could go smaller I would.
> 
> Angie
> 
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