D- rings to Synthetic Saddles

[llayman@neorx.com]

     I have a old Wintec Dressage Saddle that I ride endurance in.  No 
     D-rings to start with.  I contacted saddleries and asked them to add 
     rings, they laughed and said you can't.  So I went to a boating shop, 
     got some, um, not D-rings, but shaped like the omega sign, that are 
     used for securing ropes on boats (at least they were on my Sea Kayak 
     when I got it).  I also got some nice screws, and just screwed the 
     metal brackets into the plastic that lines the back of the seat on the 
     saddle (right above the synthetic tree).  I put one in for the 
     crupper, and two more on each side for a total of five.  They are very 
     secure, and I have not had a single one give out.  And I tie a lot of 
     stuff on them.  Now, you don't want to do this if you're ever thinking 
     of selling the saddle, because I'm sure it will affect the value in a 
     negative manner.  But I've done so many alterations to this saddle, 
     that nobody would buy it, but it's comfort level is great!
     
     Let me know if you need more explicit details.  I could always fax a 
     picture.
     
     Linda-Cathrine and Magic Jake
     LLayman@NeoRx.com
     slypner@juno.com
     
     
     Date: Sun, 19 Apr 1998 15:27:58 EDT
     From: Weetreefan <Weetreefan@aol.com>
     To: ridecamp@endurance.net
     Subject: adding Dees to a synthetic
     
     Does anyone know of a simple way to add Dee rings to a synthetic 
     saddle.