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Post by sarah00000 on Apr 10, 2010 18:59:23 GMT
If I need to buy a showing saddle for grey mare Lilly, who is doing Riding Horse/ Sports Horse classes, which saddle would I look for ? Could she have one, that I could also jump her in, for Riding Club Horse? Was thinking of entering her in Search for a Star, riding club horse, but cant jump her in my dressage saddle and cant look elegant in my jumping saddle? I already have 2 saddles and hubby is going to spew if I need 2 more   |
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Post by Milliesmum on Apr 10, 2010 19:10:54 GMT
Sounds like a working hunter type saddle would be a good compromise, I've seen one on here advertised where the knee roll was underneath the flap, so it still looked plain enough to show in. I can't remember what make or model it was, but I'm sure someone will enlighten us!
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Post by kayjayem on Apr 10, 2010 19:19:22 GMT
Ideal Ramsay are lovely and have a small knee and thigh roll under the flap and very comfy. I'm sure an experienced fairy like yourself would be able to jump in one as well!
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Post by sarah00000 on Apr 11, 2010 6:38:40 GMT
Thanks MM and kayjayem. I keep looking at saddles in the for sale section, but wasnt sure what to look for.
She is extra wide too, so that makes it a bit difficult.
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Post by ponymum on Apr 11, 2010 9:01:50 GMT
Definately go for an ideal - very comfy and if you decide to do some affiliated stuff, the judge rides and you need a saddle to accomodate all shapes.....  |
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Post by hazel on Apr 11, 2010 9:05:02 GMT
Peter at Fylde had a Marjory (Ideal Ramsey) made in extra extra wide for us, I'm sure he will help whatever style you would like. Last year he took it back as no jockeys now!
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Post by lexy on Apr 11, 2010 10:34:17 GMT
Yes I have 3 saddles .... 1 x dressage, 1 x jumping and 1 x showing !! My showing one was a really good bargain found on an ad online (forum or eBay ? cant remember) from someone local, and of course then checked out by saddler to check fit before I rode in it.
You shouldnt need two for showing though, a fairly straight cut saddle (and in brown) to show off shoulder and you should be able to manage 2 jumps for RC horse class. Mine does have a little bit of knee roll built in, but still straight cut.
What size you looking for?
Lexy
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Post by lexy on Apr 11, 2010 10:36:29 GMT
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Post by mcw on Apr 11, 2010 11:01:07 GMT
We use a working hunter saddle in all of our classes.
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Post by rubyshoes1 on Apr 11, 2010 11:32:50 GMT
paddy 123 has a Ideal show working hunter for sale on here,
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Post by sarah00000 on Apr 11, 2010 15:48:03 GMT
Thanks everyone. looking for 17 inch or 17.5, in extra wide.
Just had a look on ebay and not found anything......
I did get a english leather flat nose band off ebay, for £5 though, so thats something LOL
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Post by sarah00000 on Apr 11, 2010 17:01:55 GMT
How much can a fylde be altered? Found lots in medium wide, but nothing in extra wide? Can they really alter them that much?
How much does it cost approx?
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Post by lexy on Apr 11, 2010 17:18:15 GMT
My mother has one she might sell, I will check with her and pm you.
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