tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455485508881407962.post7124341269724027321..comments2023-04-05T06:24:35.254-04:00Comments on Jane Augenstein - My World in Pictures: To get a new saddle or not???jane augensteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11053766605374583376noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455485508881407962.post-74027071738092026972010-12-04T20:41:35.912-05:002010-12-04T20:41:35.912-05:00Fuzzy wuzza Gilly horse!
He's perfectly cozy f...Fuzzy wuzza Gilly horse!<br />He's perfectly cozy for winter, huh!<br /><br />Hiya...been running around not blogging. We had some incredible sunny days, so of course, had to get in them!<br /><br />The only problem I can see with the Dressage saddle used for a jumping one, and correct me if I am wrong about you wanting to do that(COOL!)..is...the tree is still straight and so is the pannel. So your stirrup length will come up substancially so..and the pannel will not be there for you. And though you love the deep seat security..and pommel..it will bite/bump you as you jump correctly. Making it harder, I think, to remain balanced and flow.<br /> Mainly, because I have tried it with a Dressage saddle and it was hard! It is inhibiting for movement.<br /><br />To me, and sorry if this seems negative Jane, the saddle does look like it tilts back on Gil. If you put a tube of chapstick on the seat to roll where the center of gravity is, it should roll to the center. This is where you'll be in balance best. This seems like it would have you behind your leg, instead of over it. The lowest part looks (from the photo) to be at the furthest back, away from the pommel.<br /><br />I will do some more research on the tree cut differance for Dressage vs Forward, as I am so NOT an expert ...so you can look stuff up too, if you differ from what I think.<br /><br />What size seat is your saddle? And make?<br />It looks really nice. I also liked the gullet channel in the back, as it seems to be wide and not narrow off.<br /><br />That is why my Dressage saddle is not working now, the bilets make it move forward, being set too far back and the gullet channel narrows, so it sits way too close to her spine, in the back.<br /><br />Hope this long a comment was okay?<br />Kacallhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455485508881407962.post-9923522923220957852010-12-02T08:00:16.214-05:002010-12-02T08:00:16.214-05:00Gilly is definitely getting furry! All of our hor...Gilly is definitely getting furry! All of our horses are, too. Piper has finally stopped rubbing her mane and there is about 2 inches of growth -- of course, standing straight up! Oh well. :)Heart of a Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131600639744298923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455485508881407962.post-85504894552689050482010-12-02T07:48:20.544-05:002010-12-02T07:48:20.544-05:00Jeni, thanks for the info on the Wintec 500, I am ...<b>Jeni</b>, thanks for the info on the Wintec 500, I am still undecided. No, I didn't get the aussie saddle, after thinking about it more, I decided not to. Maybe down the road but, it's a lot heavier than the English, way expensive so it's on the back burner.<br />Thanks, Gilly does look good in that picture! :-)jane augensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053766605374583376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455485508881407962.post-48036763316443275132010-12-01T22:54:49.569-05:002010-12-01T22:54:49.569-05:00Not that I am trying to talk you out of your dress...Not that I am trying to talk you out of your dressage saddle, but if you do end up looking at all purpose ones. I really like my wintec 500. It has removable knee blocks has a deep seat (for an all purpose) and as the removable gullets for sizing.<br /><br />But I thought you bought an Aussie recently?<br /><br />Gilly looks good "long and low"Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455485508881407962.post-58910625090062735172010-12-01T20:32:08.551-05:002010-12-01T20:32:08.551-05:00Lisa, yes, little Pokey is a "smart ass"...<b>Lisa</b>, yes, little Pokey is a "smart ass" he actually learns things quicker than Gilly! <br />I sure am looking forward to spring, I already am tired of this weather, sigh, only four more months to go! LOL I LOVE books, have way too many but what the heck? <br />Velveteen Gilly, the big red fuzzy butt!!!!<br /><br /><b>Kate</b>, yes, it looks good on him and yes, I love the saddle but would like to have smaller knee blocks so....I am seriously thinking of taking the knee blocks off. Even with them off it still will have substantial knee rolls. But I will hold off until spring.jane augensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053766605374583376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455485508881407962.post-32467905985152023782010-12-01T20:11:41.213-05:002010-12-01T20:11:41.213-05:00It does look pretty good - I guess the question is...It does look pretty good - I guess the question is, does it fit you and him? If so, I'd be inclined to keep it, at least until you find one you like better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4455485508881407962.post-15917036011509072172010-12-01T19:49:03.070-05:002010-12-01T19:49:03.070-05:00Smart ass..lol! Love it!
I think it's great t...Smart ass..lol! Love it!<br /><br />I think it's great that you're making lots of plans for Gilly already for next Spring. <br /><br />I appreciate educational books with lots of photos, too, especially for technical stuff. I have a problem picturing exactly what a book is talking about unless there's a picture or illustration.<br /><br />Gilly looks so cute in his warm fur coat. His fuzzy butt reminds of the Velveteen Rabbit. I just love to bury my hands in a horse's fur.<br />I've had to stem it a little with Apache until I can get some anti-static spray because we are so crazy dry here that the static is almost dangerous (can see sparks!).<br /><br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.com