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Post by wabuska on Dec 13, 2011 10:10:59 GMT 1
For PC games, jumping, hacking etc.... would it work? We might go that way if I can't get her perfectly fitted. Experiences.
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Post by jen1 on Dec 13, 2011 10:58:55 GMT 1
the heather moffett fhoenix might be a good choice, but get the older type , i like those better than the mark 2 or vogue, there are or were some really great x wide farringtons on ebay, but watch out for the profile, many are not flat,
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Post by ruthp on Dec 13, 2011 12:01:10 GMT 1
I think the key point is that there is a huge variety of treeless saddles out there, just as there are treed saddles, and some might be suitable whilst others are not. Some treeless saddles are completely flexible - if you drop them on the floor they will lie totally flat. Personally I don't like these - they have no structure to them at all, and are prone to slipping sideways if for example you try and mount from the ground. Hopeless for pony club games I'd have thought. However, others have more structure to them, and behave slightly more like treed saddles but tend to be more flexible. These might be an option for Fal and Bambi. I only know the Freeform, as this is the saddle that I have ridden, and occasionally jumped in for the last 6 years. The jumping is only occasional because of my lack of both confidence and ability - when we have tried jumping I've never had an issue with the saddle and neither, apparently, has my horse. This saddle does have structure - I can mount a 16hh horse from the ground without any slipping (something I obviously try and avoid, but there have been times....!) It is blissfully comfortable, and I feel very much at one with my horse, not so much on top of her as part of her when I'm riding. Dream Team products are now the UK distributor of Freeform Saddles and they have quite a lot of good info on their website: www.dreamteamproducts.com/freeform.phpJust to add - the only reason I'm going on about Freeform is because it's the only one I know about. I'm sure there are plenty of other excellent treeless or flexible treed saddles out there. (But you have to admit, there is something about that pink pony saddle!!!!)
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Post by julz on Dec 13, 2011 12:02:54 GMT 1
why not??
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Post by wabuska on Dec 13, 2011 14:29:22 GMT 1
I don't know... lol.
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Post by rosemaryhannah on Dec 13, 2011 14:36:24 GMT 1
We had huge problems fitting Corrie with a treed. We got one of the first treeless, a Fitform, which is much the same as a Barefoot Cheyenne, and she was ridden in that. Grace did showing, PC games, PC jumping - everything - in it, and the pony is still ridden in it, and has never had a problem or been sore or sorry. She has been ridden in it for in excess of 10 years, and is reasonably high mileage.
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Post by wabuska on Dec 13, 2011 15:32:43 GMT 1
Ooh, now that sounds great..... want to sell it? Ooh sorry, couldn't resist Rosemary. I was just reading around that topic...PC and treeless saddles. Apparently some clubs don't welcome them. If I felt it wouldn't slip this might be the answer to a prayer. I actually tried the GFS on the pony today and it was like an ornament on a shelf. She's soooooo flat. I pressed her back here and there and she's sore after Sunday's games.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2011 15:36:39 GMT 1
As others have said you would have to try before you buy, there doesn't seem to be any rule as to which horses they wuit. Some say torsions suit wide flat backs but Talin has a wide flat back and his was hopeless. I would imagine the likes of torsion and barefoot would be far too big for bambi unless they do a kids version. Talin is a 15hh and the 17 inch torsion swamped him because it's actually 22 inches along the spine.
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Post by wabuska on Dec 13, 2011 15:51:28 GMT 1
Barefoot do two small saddles, one a true kids saddle and one a size 0 synthetic. Neither have knee rolls and I do think she needs those.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2011 15:57:32 GMT 1
I'd see if they'll tell you the underside measurement as that can be considerably more than the seat size.
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Post by Amanda Seater on Dec 13, 2011 16:05:06 GMT 1
Kanga - have you tried on of those Shires Hi Lite self adjusting pony saddles - I rode someone elses horse in a horse version and it felt comfy and horse seemed happy. Considering the cost it was well made.... I know some don't like the idea and I am not sure I would put a heavy rider in it but if it works.....
OR what about a little thoroughgood griffin - again if it fits.....
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Post by rosemaryhannah on Dec 13, 2011 16:39:22 GMT 1
Has anybody got something you can borrow of any type of treeless? They you could try child and pony together. I think some companies post out a trail saddle. Expensive but might be cheap at the price.
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Post by rosemaryhannah on Dec 13, 2011 16:40:16 GMT 1
ps I have never had a problem with treeless slipping.
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Post by julz on Dec 13, 2011 17:23:10 GMT 1
Jess00 on here has a treeless on her pony.. try PMing her to find out what they think of it - I think they have a Barefoot.
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Post by wabuska on Dec 13, 2011 18:14:56 GMT 1
Thanks... Rosemary.... I don't know anyone here with one. We're a bit wary in Ireland.
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