Posted 2015-10-23 7:15 PM Subject: Saddle made dry spot in one side?? But not the other
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee
Posts: 1849
i tried out a ranch horse Wednesday and used my saddle and pad and after the ride there was a big dry spot on the right but not the left, sort of behind the shoulder area. Also a few Ruffled hairs on each side of his spine in the middle of his back. The saddle felt a bit wide for him, it sat a little low I thought. He's a big lanky paint but not real wide or round. Good withers and good back. I was using a Martin all around and 1" wool pad. Any ideas? I want to buy him but might do a vet check first. Even though I "know" the owners.
Posted 2015-10-24 1:06 PM Subject: RE: Saddle made dry spot in one side?? But not the other
Off the Wall Wacky
Posts: 2981 Location: Louisiana
Regarding your vet check comment...Do it. No matter how well you know and trust the seller, if they aren't aware he has an issue then how can you know? Sometimes that $100+ can save you thousands in the long run. Just my 2 cents from personal experience. Use a vet that has no connections to the seller.
Posted 2015-10-24 1:25 PM Subject: RE: Saddle made dry spot in one side?? But not the other
Red Bull Agressive
Posts: 5981 Location: North Dakota
cheryl makofka - 2015-10-23 7:38 PM Hey may be assymetrical Your saddle may have a warped tree The pad may need a wash If the saddle is too big, it may not have sat on his back square causing uneven pressure
All of these are very possible reasons but DEFINITELY get a vet check! The 2 times I didn't do it I regretted it and paid for it dozens of times over.
Saddle made dry spot in one side?? But not the other
