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Post by klbeebs on Apr 15, 2008 21:59:37 GMT
Hi All I have just purchased a Native Pony saddle for my table top backed |Dartmoor, as every other saddle we have tried just slips up his neck when ridden. This one fits OK - (haven't ridden in it yet) but has 4 tgirth straps - I believe one is called a pint strap. Can someone give me any tips as to whch are the best straps to use (of the 4) to secure the saddle, or does it not really matter? Thanks  |
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Post by hannahh on Apr 16, 2008 6:21:35 GMT
if it slides up your ponies neck use the first two one of which is your pointing stap! hope that helps!
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Post by titch on Apr 16, 2008 19:34:42 GMT
Depends on how it sits. My connie used to have it on 1 and 4. With more ridden work and fittening upo we eventually have her on 2 and 3 now. Could you show a piccy with it on pony and have someone holding the flap up. I reckon o could tell you then which would be best. Sometimes if using the point strap and number 2 you get lift in the back of the saddle and too much pressure over the withers. Every pony is different and there is no set rule. Hope this helps.
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Post by fayeandash on Apr 17, 2008 8:24:37 GMT
I have a native pony saddle for my welsh D, we have it on 1 &4 and it never moves, it's the best saddle i have ever had and is so comfortable.
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Post by klbeebs on Apr 17, 2008 21:08:27 GMT
Can't wait to try it properly. We should have been going to BEE on Saturday for its first outing, but both children ill inbed with runny stuff coming out of both ends. Lovely...................
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Post by Guestless on May 1, 2008 13:27:42 GMT
As others have said - first strap is point strap and kind of pins the saddle down at the front to stop it sliding. 4th strap is a balance strap and helps prevent saddle moving from side to side. 2nd and 3rd straps are just standard girth straps. You need to think about the types of problems you usually have with saddles and girth up appropriately.  |
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