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Location: Oklahoma | I have been thru saddles. I have one that works finally Fits horse but not me. It has ostrich seat (bought used) and is slick for me. I cannot sit down in it I cannot find a roughout and not sure if that would make a difference. The last saddle that I had was a caldwell and that may be the problem I was very secure in that saddle. I did try a magic seat (without the straps) to put on the seat that helps a little but I ride really center and I really sit down especially when I am starting one and cannot do that. If I go with a roughout not sure if I could sit down in it what I am afraid if I buy one. Reason I dont go back to a caldwell is because their saddles sits on the shoulders my horse does not stretch out like he does in this saddle which frees his shoulders. Anyone know of a saddle that sits you like a caldwell but not on top of horses shoulder? There has to be something Thanks |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Have you checked out the Double J's saddles? And I really like how the older Martha Joseys saddles sit. |
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Location: Oklahoma | Im gonna go to the bbr and check out all the saddle people. At least this time around I have an idea what I need but hate hunting for a saddle! |
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | I am really liking my Double J The Duke - it's a very secure feeling saddle |
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| There is a wax you can put on a slick sent to make it not slick, supposedly it is used in the English world, that is how I found out about it. Haven't tried it yet |
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| I just had a saddle re-seated, mine was $200 and they replaced it with new suede and new padding and it was well worth it! They can even make it a size or two smaller if you would like too usually |
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Location: Oklahoma | I will check into redoing the seat! I was always told that it would be too expensive! and they would have to tear the whole saddle apart. |
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| cheryl makofka - 2016-03-13 3:14 PM
There is a wax you can put on a slick sent to make it not slick, supposedly it is used in the English world, that is how I found out about it. Haven't tried it yet
Saddle tite http://www.doversaddlery.com/sekur-grip-sadl-tite/p/X1-1068/?eid=X1...
I had some left from my English days and when I got an elephant seat I used it for a little while until I got use to the difference. Once ingot use to it it was no issue and I followed up that saddle with an ostrich seat and had no problems. |
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Location: Displaced Iowegian | Turnburnsis - 2016-03-14 4:46 AM I will check into redoing the seat! I was always told that it would be too expensive! and they would have to tear the whole saddle apart.
I was going to suggest getting the seat re-done. Yes, they pretty much have to take apart the whole saddle but even at approx. $200, it would be a whole lot cheaper than spending the money for a new saddle.......that being said. just sitting on the saddle at a walk, does the seat "fit you".....I am somewhat confused as to why you can't get yourself in position....Is it only because the saddle is "slick"....If not, putting in a new rough-out seat will not help. |
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