tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post476209671649091902..comments2023-08-16T05:59:55.393-04:00Comments on Adventures with Shyloh: saddle modelingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02168070368360018750noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-84099697999544364212012-12-15T23:04:03.201-05:002012-12-15T23:04:03.201-05:00I would try several dressage saddles and play with...I would try several dressage saddles and play with stirrup length. I am not comfortable in western saddles but some english saddles make me feel really unstable. I feel much more stable english. There is a sweet spot where you get your stirrups a length that locks your legs in place. You might have gotten a saddle that was made for someone with legs different than yours. If i had my stirrups one hole too long in my close contact my legs would swing all over. Adventures of the Super Ponieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505793706856998385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-25971993631048797362012-12-09T13:42:43.733-05:002012-12-09T13:42:43.733-05:00I've been riding bareback for years, yet I don...I've been riding bareback for years, yet I don't feel secure in an English or Dressage saddle, which is funny. But I completely understand the sense of security a Western saddle gives. There's just so much substance and security.GunDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965363044411500380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-44741195229510756612012-12-09T10:05:24.648-05:002012-12-09T10:05:24.648-05:00Shy did really well when she was learning some bas...Shy did really well when she was learning some basics in dressage. And yes, the western saddle does give me that false sense of security :)<br />Perhaps after I get some miles and hours riding her I could try English.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168070368360018750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-15572795338195588872012-12-09T09:41:01.700-05:002012-12-09T09:41:01.700-05:00But Haflingers make lovely dressage horses!
Impr...But Haflingers make lovely dressage horses! <br /><br />Improving the rider's seat is a lifelong endeavor, but well worth it no matter the discipline. The Western saddle may just be giving you a false sense of security. I do not think that tack makes all that much difference. ;)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-1470148173942649162012-12-08T10:57:32.733-05:002012-12-08T10:57:32.733-05:00I feel I could not keep my seat in a dressage sadd...I feel I could not keep my seat in a dressage saddle, especially if she decided to to her scoot!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168070368360018750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-15526868828550615862012-12-08T10:56:14.496-05:002012-12-08T10:56:14.496-05:00I'm thinking a barrel saddle might be worth a ...I'm thinking a barrel saddle might be worth a try. It's still raining. . .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168070368360018750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-86496379515864762032012-12-08T10:40:54.715-05:002012-12-08T10:40:54.715-05:00Fitting a short-backed horse is challenging. We h...Fitting a short-backed horse is challenging. We have a very short-backed horse which is used for lessons. The only saddle (English) that fits him is the shortest saddle I have seen and does not fit all human bottoms!<br /><br />The seat on Western saddles is farther back than dressage saddles. I think that you might have better luck with something like a trail saddle. You need a saddle that is not going to put the riders weight on her loins, which both of those Western saddles are threatening to do. Or you could just go dressage!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-70132638819543675072012-12-08T02:39:04.838-05:002012-12-08T02:39:04.838-05:00I'm interested in seeing how Western saddles f...I'm interested in seeing how Western saddles fit. You seem to be looking at the same issues as I see with English saddles.<br />Looking forward to the cart!Martinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496995504975297110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-19314234613036813062012-12-08T00:14:34.986-05:002012-12-08T00:14:34.986-05:00Nope... they don't fit. I agree with GunDiva.....Nope... they don't fit. I agree with GunDiva... try the saddle without a pad, so you can really see how it sits on her back. It is frustrating. I went through so many saddles... and so many disappointments, until I found one that would fit. Shyloh seems to be built like Pippin. He actually had withers... unlike so many other Haffies I know. You will eventually find the perfect fit!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-26215603350730275772012-12-07T22:44:58.295-05:002012-12-07T22:44:58.295-05:00I'm glad you have found a cart and you're ...I'm glad you have found a cart and you're right, neither saddle fit. I've been told by Estes' chiropractor to fit saddles without a pad. You can run your hand between the saddle and the horse to feel the fit, to make sure that the weight is distributed evenly.GunDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965363044411500380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-48550964026091724232012-12-07T22:42:46.687-05:002012-12-07T22:42:46.687-05:00Saddles have always been a pain in the patootie to...Saddles have always been a pain in the patootie to fit. Mitch and I went through about 7 or 8 (if we're counting the saddle that ultimately did fit) saddles with varying results. Heck, I even tried treeless for a bit, thinking it was the way to go. Who'd ever have though that the QH wade roper that was sitting in my friend's living room would fit him best. <br /><br />Lordee, those things are pricey though.<br /><br />Neither saddle looks like a go. Mitch wore an Abetta for a while. The whole first year I had him, but Shy's not as big as he is. The Big Horn is ... just no.<br /><br />Sucks about the rain, but plz to be keeping it or at least sending it on to New England. It's dry dry dry here, and we need moar dry dry dry to get rid of the mud.<br /><br />Mmm, carty goodness.Leihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503579118629251506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-691018617914161682012-12-07T21:41:06.921-05:002012-12-07T21:41:06.921-05:00Some more clarification from Jaime after I wrote t...Some more clarification from Jaime after I wrote this. . .the Abetta has a wide tree and the Big Horn has FQ bars. I think the Abetta was sitting too far back. And the back of the saddle was super wide.<br />When I get Shy as good as Camryn on basketball, they should go one on one, haha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168070368360018750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2466005644305586407.post-21339467674000503172012-12-07T21:32:06.083-05:002012-12-07T21:32:06.083-05:00Bummer both saddles are to long. The Abetta looks...Bummer both saddles are to long. The Abetta looks like it would have no wither clearance once you sat in it as well.<br />Wonder if Shy and Camryn had been talking basketball in secret?Camrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696952736180900465noreply@blogger.com