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Runninbay Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2018-12-18 9:38 AM Subject: Saddle Fit Help - Continued
Georgia Peach Posts: 8338 Location: Georgia	Ok guys, im just starting an new thread so it will be easier to follow. If you would like to refer back to the previous thread, here is the link: http://forums.barrelhorseworld.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=483743&posts=29&start=21 I tried a couple Charmayne James saddles over the weekend. When I went back to return the Martin, the store had a Reinsman CJ wide fit so I figured I would see if it fit. I also got a hold of a used Cactus CJ, regular tree to compare the two. The first set of pictures is the wide Reinsman and the second set is the Cactus regular. I am was able to ride in the Cactus so I also including sweat mark pictures. Additionally, I am including pictures of how each saddle measures. I contacted Reinsman and was told the wide is a 7" gullet. (reinsman4.jpg) (reinsman5.jpg) (reinsman3.jpg) (reinsman1.jpg) (reinsman2.jpg) (IMG_1589 (1).jpg) Attachments ---------------- reinsman4.jpg (81KB - 224 downloads) reinsman5.jpg (88KB - 191 downloads) reinsman3.jpg (83KB - 198 downloads) reinsman1.jpg (87KB - 191 downloads) reinsman2.jpg (96KB - 190 downloads) IMG_1589 (1).jpg (91KB - 198 downloads)
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Runninbay Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2018-12-18 9:40 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Fit Help - Continued
Georgia Peach Posts: 8338 Location: Georgia	Cactus pictures: (cactus3.jpg) (cactus2.jpg) (cactus1.jpg) (cactus5.jpg) (IMG_1588 (1).jpg) Attachments ---------------- cactus3.jpg (75KB - 207 downloads) cactus2.jpg (85KB - 189 downloads) cactus1.jpg (96KB - 203 downloads) cactus5.jpg (88KB - 196 downloads) IMG_1588 (1).jpg (74KB - 203 downloads)
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Nateracer Reg. Feb 2008	Posted 2018-12-18 9:43 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Fit Help - Continued
Miss Laundry Misshap Posts: 5271	The CJ is too wide, dumps in the front, which causes the back to stick up. The 2nd one doesn't look too bad. The sweat marks don't look terrible either. That's the one I'd go with if it has to be between those 2.
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FLITASTIC Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2018-12-18 9:44 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Fit Help - Continued
Expert Posts: 5290	I like the cactus fit better. Looks more level. Reinsman does use the same tree as the cactus, just different saddle maker. I have a cactus wide CJ and the Reinsman CJ wide. Both same tree. Fit the same! I sure like how the cactus looks on your horse
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Runninbay Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2018-12-18 9:56 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Fit Help - Continued
Georgia Peach Posts: 8338 Location: Georgia	Thank yall! Thats what I was thinking also, just wanted to confirm. While I know the Cactus may not be exactly perfect I think it's pretty close to where we need to be for now. When I rode in it I felt comfortable and didnt feel like I was being thrown forward. I will just have to get used to a little flatter seat than I am used to. But obviously that is not a deal breaker. I can adapt. I'm going to check her today for any soreness just to be sure. I already found a Cactus on facebook I want to buy so I was hoping you guys liked the fit lol.
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2018-12-18 10:00 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Fit Help - Continued
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	I agree with the Cactus being a better fit
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Runninbay Reg. Sep 2004	Posted 2018-12-18 10:03 AM Subject: RE: Saddle Fit Help - Continued
Georgia Peach Posts: 8338 Location: Georgia	Southtxponygirl - 2018-12-18 11:00 AM I agree with the Cactus being a better fit Thank you Roxie! You have been extremely helpful!
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