Post by rideforever on May 24, 2016 14:09:47 GMT
I lease my horse to a lesson program. She's been there almost a year. Lately, she's been really cinchy. They finally emailed me to come and help figure out which saddles work for her.
I groomed her and checked for sore spots. Nothing really noticeable there. She has an average back, so no special considerations for type of saddle.
But..... They use way more padding than I do. And I use a fuzzy cinch, instead of felt or mohair.
What she really expressed her opinion over was how the saddle was rigged. When the rings were more to the middle (more of a center fire) she got pretty agitated, tail swishing, angry mare face. Put a regular rigging on her and she was fine. Stood quietly. I've owned this horse since she was a long yearling, and I had no idea she was that picky about her saddle.
It was interesting to say the least
I groomed her and checked for sore spots. Nothing really noticeable there. She has an average back, so no special considerations for type of saddle.
But..... They use way more padding than I do. And I use a fuzzy cinch, instead of felt or mohair.
What she really expressed her opinion over was how the saddle was rigged. When the rings were more to the middle (more of a center fire) she got pretty agitated, tail swishing, angry mare face. Put a regular rigging on her and she was fine. Stood quietly. I've owned this horse since she was a long yearling, and I had no idea she was that picky about her saddle.
It was interesting to say the least
