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Post by julz on Dec 2, 2011 18:06:38 GMT 1
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oberon
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Post by oberon on Dec 2, 2011 23:07:32 GMT 1
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Post by julz on Dec 2, 2011 23:42:04 GMT 1
not looking to buy, just wondered about them.... and like the look of the English one, but thanks
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sixfootblonde
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www.western-saddler.co.uk
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Post by sixfootblonde on Dec 3, 2011 11:05:24 GMT 1
The man that sells/fits them is a member of this DG. His name is Specialized.  |
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Post by specialized on Dec 3, 2011 18:25:41 GMT 1
The saddles are built on a new-stytle western tree that is lighter in weight, shorter in the bar and more generous in the shoulder than many traditional western trees.
The saddles were developed for endurance, and the range has expanded over the years to incorporate all western disciplines.
The English saddle is not currently being produced as the demand for western has meant limited factory capacity has been available, however I have been assured that the English will be back in production next year. I do get second-hand English style on occasion, and currently have one in stock, but as they are so versatile and adjustable they do not appear second-hand very often as they can transfer from horse to horse in most cases.
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Post by julz on Dec 3, 2011 19:41:56 GMT 1
what's the fit like.... are they like... a treeless where you can alter the fit through shims and padding etc? and just for sheer nosyness how much would a second hand one be?
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Post by specialized on Dec 3, 2011 21:15:35 GMT 1
The fit is altered with shimming between the tree and the contact pad, and there are different thicknesses of pad depending on shoulder width. The saddle can be altered for width, angle of shoulder/flank and arch of the back.
Second-hand start at around £850.
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Post by arabiangem on Dec 4, 2011 23:28:10 GMT 1
What specialized said! And from a rider's (and horses: I'm sure my ladies would agree) point of view, they are phenomenal!
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