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| Southtxponygirl - 2017-05-19 5:33 PM
RodeoCowgirl4u - 2017-05-19 4:46 PM I watched her in a video here just a few weeks ago and she explained that the saddles are designed to just "sit on" the horse and they flex with the contours of the horse's back? I wasn't impressed by the way it did literally just sit there...but she had a smokin' run!! (Which I also understand is part of her as a rider, as well as her horses.) But doesn't every saddle maker say if your horse isn't comfortable, he won't clock? So...while I am personally not impressed by these saddles, perhaps we are missing out? Didn't Fallon Taylor used to ride one, too? Tiany is a very balance quite lite rider so she can ride in these, heck she dont even need a saddle to win races she could do it bareback if she wanted.. But just because shes winning barrel races in these saddles I would not be running out there to buy one, the quality of these saddles are not there..
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | I had looked at them online and what I'm hearing in these posts *kinda* goes along with my thoughts on the thing.
It's almost like a high end running shoe for racers. They're great for top end racers who want that extra edge, but not great for everyday use. (Much like a fat chick like myself, jogging a 5k, won't benefit from a shoe for top end runners.)
My thoughts were that it would be fine to put it on and make a competition run. Light weight, but would wear out fast if you try and use it every day.
As for the cost, it takes a lot of money to run a company. You have to have inventory, a place to keep the inventory, marketing, then there's paying our workers to answer phones and e-mail and ship products. Maybe they can do all that in Brazil for three hundred bucks. I'd sure give the company owner the benefit of the doubt on that one. Maybe some other small business owners can shed some light on that part is it.
If the darn thing works for you, and it's worth the cost then use it. If not, then don't. Doesn't really justify bad mouthing the company owner. I've heard nothing but good things from people who know her and she seemed nice the times I met her. Let's not beat up a barrel racer for trying to make a living, folks. | |
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| Nita - 2017-05-23 8:56 AM
I had looked at them online and what I'm hearing in these posts *kinda* goes along with my thoughts on the thing.
It's almost like a high end running shoe for racers. They're great for top end racers who want that extra edge, but not great for everyday use. (Much like a fat chick like myself, jogging a 5k, won't benefit from a shoe for top end runners.)
My thoughts were that it would be fine to put it on and make a competition run. Light weight, but would wear out fast if you try and use it every day.
As for the cost, it takes a lot of money to run a company. You have to have inventory, a place to keep the inventory, marketing, then there's paying our workers to answer phones and e-mail and ship products. Maybe they can do all that in Brazil for three hundred bucks. I'd sure give the company owner the benefit of the doubt on that one. Maybe some other small business owners can shed some light on that part is it.
If the darn thing works for you, and it's worth the cost then use it. If not, then don't. Doesn't really justify bad mouthing the company owner. I've heard nothing but good things from people who know her and she seemed nice the times I met her. Let's not beat up a barrel racer for trying to make a living, folks.
I am with you here. I just said Tiany rides with them. I am kind of set in my ways and have certain preferences. the Brazilian Saddle is not one. My trainer goes through expensive saddles fast. Like Double J's and Joseys. She needed a wider saddle for one horse and decided to buy a TOUGH ONE synthetic saddle. It is hot pink and black. Seriously. I told her if she started winning in that saddle everyone would have one. Moral here is use what works for you. I am sort of into leather myself. | |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | streakysox - 2017-05-23 8:34 AM Southtxponygirl - 2017-05-19 5:33 PM RodeoCowgirl4u - 2017-05-19 4:46 PM I watched her in a video here just a few weeks ago and she explained that the saddles are designed to just "sit on" the horse and they flex with the contours of the horse's back? I wasn't impressed by the way it did literally just sit there...but she had a smokin' run!! (Which I also understand is part of her as a rider, as well as her horses.) But doesn't every saddle maker say if your horse isn't comfortable, he won't clock? So...while I am personally not impressed by these saddles, perhaps we are missing out? Didn't Fallon Taylor used to ride one, too? Tiany is a very balance quite lite rider so she can ride in these, heck she dont even need a saddle to win races she could do it bareback if she wanted.. But just because shes winning barrel races in these saddles I would not be running out there to buy one, the quality of these saddles are not there.. . She is a good friend.
I believe this statement right here is why she is succesful. I don't believe the saddle helps her at all. In fact I'd be interested to see if a change in her saddle and fit would make her faster....  | |
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