tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post2196097366369577716..comments2023-09-09T05:35:11.672-07:00Comments on Boots and Saddles: ObsessionsMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-2962188710351381412009-03-05T10:50:00.000-08:002009-03-05T10:50:00.000-08:00I totally agree. Either the McClellan fits or it ...I totally agree. Either the McClellan fits or it doesn't. I'm lucky that it fits my Standardbred wonderfully. It does NOT fit my Arab. I find the saddle so comfy and can ride all day and not get sore. I noticed that the original 1904 I have doesn't fit my pelvis (for the lack of a better word) as well as my repro 1859. <BR/><BR/>Haven't had any problems with my Thorowgood billets yet. To tell you the truth, there are other saddles I have that fit Minx that I like better, so it probably doesn't get the use like yours. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming around and looking at my blog! As soon as the reenactment season is in full swing (starting the end of this month), I'll have more posts on my work with the mounted artillery etc. Right now I'm doing a lot of prep for my endurance riding.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-19878379192897319972009-03-05T10:40:00.000-08:002009-03-05T10:40:00.000-08:00Interesting! :-) I've also done a bit of riding wi...Interesting! :-) I've also done a bit of riding with both 1859 and 1904 McClellan saddles and while a lot of people have issues with comfort, I don't. Unfortunately, saddle fit with both of these can be a challenge and I had to stop using the '59 model after my boy's conformation changed. A poorly fitted McClellan will tear up a horse's back in short order- something a lot of people don't seem to understand (at least reenactor riders).<BR/><BR/>I also use a Thorouhgood dressage saddle. It's comfortable, light, and easy to maintain. The downside is that I've found that biothane billets don't hold up well and I had to replace mine with leather after a year (I also had to do it for the Wintec I had before).<BR/><BR/>I started with a Wintec dressage saddle with the CARE (air) pads but it just didn't hold up well and I actually wound up deflating one of the pads (the Wintec rep was amazed). Then again, I ride almost everyday and I don't think they're designed to stand up to that level of use.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I've also had good results with a vintage WWII-era German Army saddle and it's probably the best-fitted one for my horse. However, it's showing it's age and I need to get it refurbished.<BR/><BR/>It's definately cool to see McClellan saddles being used.Adam Lidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12766653217930878979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-59502671475426869302009-02-18T10:34:00.000-08:002009-02-18T10:34:00.000-08:00LOL. My arab does a very nice giraffe impression ...LOL. My arab does a very nice giraffe impression as well. The Standardbred (due to the different build?) does an impressive llama or ostrich when the occasion arises!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-55485844663668534292009-02-18T10:22:00.000-08:002009-02-18T10:22:00.000-08:00Nice post! I ride in a Specialized Eurolight whic...Nice post! I ride in a Specialized Eurolight which I LOVE because I can modify it to fit Jasper's back as he becomes more fit (and stops trotting with a giraffe neck). <BR/><BR/>Ellyellesceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808681799139011365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-11035527406893660292009-02-18T06:14:00.000-08:002009-02-18T06:14:00.000-08:00Hahaha - I have quite a bit collection as well, bu...Hahaha - <BR/>I have quite a bit collection as well, but since going to the bitless bridle I am liquidating! I'll be posting them up for sale on Ebay whenever I get around to washing them and taking pictures. some 4.5", most 4.75", some 5"<BR/><BR/>I'll keep one or two that Arabee went best in, just in case. But she goes so well in the bitless that I doubt I will go back. But then, I've never seen the start of an endurance ride, either. Good to be prepared. She always went well in a jointed pelham, so I think a kimberwicke would work for her too, and only one set of reins, that way!<BR/><BR/>Did you get to try your hackamore on Farley??? How did it go?Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771289932849704113noreply@blogger.com