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Comment on Occam’s Razor and Saddle Fitting by thomas smith

thomas smith — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:49:55 +0000

Thank you for keeping it real!!

Comment on One Saddle For Two Horses????? by joanne deltra

joanne deltra — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:03:54 +0000

Funny how these things can work out and save on having to buy two saddles. I have a friend who is starting to look at the treeless option as she has two entirely different sized horses and so we are anziously awaiting an update from Nancy on this subject which I know is pretty controversial……..

Comment on One Saddle For Two Horses????? by Charlotte

Charlotte — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:33:37 +0000

It’s not always foolish. I have a Missouri Foxtrotter and a Thoroughbred. I can happily report that they both take the same saddle; it fits both perfectly (barring a many-holes difference in the girth). At first blush you wouldn’t think so, the TB is a behemoth and the gaited horse is barely 15 hh (and short-chassis to boot). But for some reason they both are a perfect fit for my jumping saddle (which, incidentally, I got from Trumbull). To be truthful I haven’t tried my Western or Dressage saddle on the TB, but the jumper fits both to a “T”.

Comment on Saddle Fit For The Rider by How to buy English saddle... picking one out... - Page 2

How to buy English saddle... picking one out... - Page 2 — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:46:18 +0000

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Comment on Ticked Off by Candace

Candace — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:11:01 +0000

Thanks for sharing Nancy. We have ticks here in Texas, but I never really gave much thought to horses getting Lyme’s disease. I’m glad this story has a happy ending.

Comment on Is This The New Trend? by Brita Rizzi

Brita Rizzi — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:15:37 +0000

Great article Jay – very well written!!

Comment on Is This The New Trend? by Jay McGarry

Jay McGarry — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:51:40 +0000

Claire,
We talked more about the Thorowgoods and we do carry them. They certainly are very versatile saddles.

Comment on Riding Smarter As You Get Older by Desna Young

Desna Young — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:22 +0000

Dear Nancy, My heartfelt thank you for sharing your thoughts on the subject of riding smarter and aging. I am fast approaching that magic 60 decade mark as well and find that beating myself up over not being as brave, supple,and strong is the hallmark of one not aging as ‘gracefully as one should. Yes, once I too could ride all day, then run a 10 miler with an under 9 min pace, then go do barn chores or do some ground work before the sun set. I ask, “Is it really time to pass that baton?”

Well, maybe just some of it. When I see photos of folks such as Bill Dorrance using a pully system to put his own saddle on and go work cows at 91, I tell myself to just ‘cowgirl up’! Here’s to aging gracefully like a good mellow Cabernet that should be sipped slowly and (insert underline here) enjoyed. Desna Young, Virginia City, NV

Comment on Is This The New Trend? by claire cash

claire cash — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:26:15 +0000

Awesome article. I rescue horses and was recently gifted with thorowgood brand saddles from the uk. They are wonderful and fit all types of backs as they offer trees to suit all shapes and sizes. The horses are way happier and delighted since I have been using them. The company uses the pliance technology that u mentioned.

Comment on Riding Smarter As You Get Older by Judy

Judy — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:04:26 +0000

Hi Nancy
Really enjoyed your article. I have a big draft cross and he is so comfortable! Also have the sheep skin cover, love it all year. Love to go for trail rides and see the change of the seasons. Hope I will be able to keep riding for many more years. Happy trails!