tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post9181616705490658149..comments2024-01-06T02:00:05.220-07:00Comments on SprinklerBandits: RuinedSprinklerBandithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-81793876494711726592011-04-15T16:37:07.232-06:002011-04-15T16:37:07.232-06:00I loved my Ainsley Pro-National... I miss that sad...I loved my Ainsley Pro-National... I miss that saddle!Bifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648037666735227722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-56963484180131848582011-04-13T20:39:48.388-06:002011-04-13T20:39:48.388-06:00Good luck hunting!Good luck hunting!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472219069662152722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-89331830228920389092011-04-13T18:14:35.714-06:002011-04-13T18:14:35.714-06:00Should have been 'Good luck in YOUR saddle sea...Should have been 'Good luck in YOUR saddle search!!'Stephanie - Siouxzeegirl Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118363027417990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-6452346110008833392011-04-13T18:13:53.134-06:002011-04-13T18:13:53.134-06:00Sitting in a saddle that fits you is such an '...Sitting in a saddle that fits you is such an 'aha' moment! I remember feeling almost exactly the same thing at one point in time. And I agree, it makes a big difference in your confidence when you feel in balance and comfortable.<br /><br />Good luck in our saddle search!!Stephanie - Siouxzeegirl Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118363027417990384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-52374192586823372102011-04-13T16:40:52.265-06:002011-04-13T16:40:52.265-06:00The right saddle does make a huge difference. Aft...The right saddle does make a huge difference. After spending a lot (for me) on a new Prestige for my horse, it didn't fit my next one in any shape, form or remodeling. I sold it and went saddle shopping for a long time. I was lucky - or unlucky as my old trainer would say - to find an old Courbette - really old, made in Germany - that fit him, it fits Nina, it fits me, the balance is exceptional. I don't have any idea why Courbette quit making saddles like this and moved to the mass produced stuff. <br />Unfortunately for those who like to look nice, it is a very faded black - it was from the 'jumpers wear black' era back in the 70s. <br />I don't care. When I have 4k-5k to throw at a saddle I will probably find one, until then I love this one and I'm not the one looking at it.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571711150060964222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-85923484775022170082011-04-13T13:06:35.944-06:002011-04-13T13:06:35.944-06:00Is that the Pro National? I so want one of those!...Is that the Pro National? I so want one of those!eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-80684869772619348002011-04-13T13:05:33.629-06:002011-04-13T13:05:33.629-06:00Aw, it's such a shame it didn't work out, ...Aw, it's such a shame it didn't work out, but at least you know what you want now!Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-65790929766074803312011-04-13T13:02:40.029-06:002011-04-13T13:02:40.029-06:00The right saddle makes a huge difference! I used ...The right saddle makes a huge difference! I used to love my Beval LTD, which fit me wonderfully, was very comfortable, and really fit the bill while Tucker was learning to go undersaddle. Then when I started jumping bigger jumps, I kept getting jumped loose and no matter what my trainer said I could not fix it! Thank goodness she rode my horse in my saddle one day instead of hers, and realized the problem was the saddle! Now I have a Delgrange that I purchased used, the balance is totally different and I feel so much more secure. You definitely need to get yourself something that gives you that feeling, though of course we know it must fit the Wondermare as well. Good luck with your search!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790278181159401158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-74245225663432116432011-04-13T11:53:02.113-06:002011-04-13T11:53:02.113-06:00I just wanted to high five another short-legged, l...I just wanted to high five another short-legged, long torso-ed sista! ;)<br /><br />I ADORE my Custom Saddlery Revolution, but they don't make it anymore:( If you EVER have the chance to have them out (their website is www.mysaddle.com) I HIGHLY recommend them. They will measure your horse and adjust/reflock your current saddle if warrented. Their saddles are lovely, and pricey, but I was able to afford mine because it was discontinued. It might be worth it (of course, only if you're interested in one) to call and ask if they currently have any used or discontinued models. Whatever you decide good luck! You seem to have a great eye for saddle fit.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-47008551434258568422011-04-13T11:22:55.961-06:002011-04-13T11:22:55.961-06:00Jean--I am currently stalking of couple of Passier...Jean--I am currently stalking of couple of Passiers on ebay, BUT they're all too narrow for Ms. Mare. She's going brilliantly in the wide, and the biggest I've found is a medium wide. <br /><br />Sigh. <br /><br />I'm keeping my eyes open and trying to save pennies.SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-26019065490977486792011-04-13T11:00:56.782-06:002011-04-13T11:00:56.782-06:00Passier used to make...maybe they still do...a won...Passier used to make...maybe they still do...a wonderful all-purpose cross country saddle. I don't remember the model I had, but it looked a lot like that Ainsley. <br /><br />I have found Passiers pretty good about consistent fit from one model to the next.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.com