Re: Saddle for a Peruvian Paso Horse

["Judy A. Worley" <aussie@aa.net>]

Hi! I saw your post, and I thought you might like to see my web page.  I
have an Australian tack store. I'm on www.horse-shop.com  with inventory,
and also www.aa.net/AUSSIEPLACE/ , aussie@aa.net  has more information.
Click on Ride Like the Man From Snowy River, and see what the Australian
saddle is all about.  I presently have several good used saddles, many
listed on Consignments & Sales, also an Ortho-Flex Swain CT English
all-purpose saddle below dealer cost a close-out @ $1000. Was $1600.  It
even fits the saddle stand:  backwards! And the saddlestand is shaped like a
horse!
  The Australian saddle has the shortest bars; it nestles down on the horse,
the packing comes down and finds the horse's back, becoming shaped like the
horse, and really frees up the front end. It's very cool. A crupper bar
comes on all saddles.  Saddles range from $560. and up, but I have a very
nice James Somerset for $850. well used, is $1500. new.  Please check us
out, and if you find anything of interest, I'll be happy to answer your
questions. Judy Worley, owner Shiloh Australian Saddles
-----Original Message-----
From: Anne Kusmich <anniek@bellatlantic.net>
To: Ridecamp <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Monday, March 09, 1998 2:42 PM
Subject: Saddle for a Peruvian Paso Horse


>Hi, everyone!  My name is Anne and I am a new subscriber to this forum.
>I presently own a TB gelding and will be getting my first gaited horse,
>a Peruvian Paso Mare, in two weeks.  I am looking into a really good
>saddle to use for her.  I decided I did not like the looks of
>traditional peruvian tack nor the cost!  I will be using her for
>pleasure, trail and endurance.
>
>Through my saddle searches I have been told about Ortho Flex saddles,
>Don West Saddles, Australian Saddles, Big Horn Endurance Saddles, and
>now the Sports Saddle.
>
>I would really appreciate any information you can give me on saddles for
>the gaited horse.  I am TOTALLY CONFUSED by everything that is out
>there.  The Peruvian Paso needs a centered saddle, usually with a
>crupper to keep any weight off their front end; not interfering with
>their natural gait.  Also the tree width needs to accomodate the short
>back and roundness of the peruvians.
>
>Anyone out there with information, please respond.  She comes to me in
>two weeks!!!!!
>
>Thank you.
>
>Anne K
>