tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post2538051280456158222..comments2023-10-31T03:36:48.285-04:00Comments on Diary of the Overanxious Horse Owner: Saddle Search - Part IIIUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-62162311240668325862011-03-01T06:12:56.807-05:002011-03-01T06:12:56.807-05:00Whoa, did ya check out the mullet of the dude walk...Whoa, did ya check out the mullet of the dude walking by? Mega-mullet. He must use Prell shampoo on that beastie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zollnsTxtmMCedar View Paint Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407880448814901911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-89545596440991444002011-02-28T23:10:26.739-05:002011-02-28T23:10:26.739-05:00Love your face in the second picture! "Hmmm....Love your face in the second picture! "Hmmm..." :)<br /><br />Regarding seat size, if the 15" doesn't feel too small I think you should go with the 15". It doesn't seem like an inch could make such a difference, but it really does!<br /><br />Based on looks alone, I like how the dark saddle looks on Junior, but I think you could go either way if you wanted the light oil. Did you see one of the light oil saddles in person while you were there?<br /><br />I want a Rod's in my neighborhood!! <br /><br />Oh, and why isn't there a picture of the cute cowboy? :)in2paintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721328264615241612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-2328873380652975432011-02-28T17:03:33.239-05:002011-02-28T17:03:33.239-05:00I agree with what pretty much everyone else says. ...I agree with what pretty much everyone else says. <br /><br />Personally I prefer dark oils and I think as time goes by you will and I have seen a trend swinging back to them for showing as well. Most people just don't have enough money these days to have both and a light oil is not a practical every day use saddle. A dark oil is easier to maintain and I think I like the look of it on JR better, the color tone of brown matches his coat better and does not contrast as much, he could do either but as you are trying to tone it down the dark might be better. You can always add a pair of shiny aluminum stirrups or a sparky blanket. My saddle has conchos that are only put on when I am in the ring, I don't care if people see the little holes when I am trail riding. <br /><br />Yes you are supposed to size a saddle based upon your thigh length, if you sit in a saddle and measure from butt to knee this is the length you use but I do not remember what length corresponds to what seat size. I am guessing you would probably do better in a 15" I am 5'10" and ride in a 15.5 or 16" depending on the saddle. Get what feels the most comfortable to you. <br /><br />I do know a lot of the cowboy challenge type events actually frown on the glitzy light oil and silver encrusted saddles. We have a state branch of the ranch horse show association and you cannot even show a horse with a silver halter, most just use a plain well fitted leather. <br /><br />The only thing I can say is yes most definitely a suede seat much easier to stay in. :)ValiantDancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782730358693666271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-52343373968849170112011-02-28T11:14:11.237-05:002011-02-28T11:14:11.237-05:00When I placed my custom saddle, I was told that se...When I placed my custom saddle, I was told that seat goes off of your thigh size, not actual "seat" size. With that being said, I think you should go with the 15". As far as color, I would pick the "darker" one because firsly they are easier to maintain and since you will be riding in it all the time, you wont have to worry about staining it too bad, and secondly, I like them better! :) Keep us updated, it sounds like our saddles should be arriving to us at about the same time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-50939162654066403292011-02-28T08:06:10.530-05:002011-02-28T08:06:10.530-05:00I have a Rocking R - it's an all around - the ...I have a Rocking R - it's an all around - the 1124 or 1158 - can't remember which. I love it - I was able to get short fenders for my stumpy little legs. It was probably one of the best horse purchases I've made. I went with a chestnut colour because I don't show. I got the suede seat and it is nice - went with the black for some contrast.<br /><br />A light oil saddle looks good to show in, but I would be scared about marking it up if I used it for other things...but that is just me.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-56455721349850624962011-02-27T20:14:48.129-05:002011-02-27T20:14:48.129-05:00@eventer79: Not really a switch. I've been do...@eventer79: Not really a switch. I've been doing both for years. Though I started riding hunt seat in the very beginning, the older I get the more I like the slower pace and more comfortable western saddle. And I'm sorry to admit, I don't wear my helmet when I show western, but I do wear it when I trail ride and do the cowboy challenges. <br />@mare: I don't really love them either, but I don't hate them. I'm undecided at this point.Rebecca Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058661062366527906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-16425101186471659882011-02-27T19:30:42.906-05:002011-02-27T19:30:42.906-05:00I just don't love light oiled saddles. Just no...I just don't love light oiled saddles. Just not a huge fan, but that's just me personally. So, obviously, I'm for the dark saddle. To me, it looks like you'd be swimming in the 16". Really, it's just a matter of once's personal preference, though...Swimming in a saddle is never fun, especially if your investing a lot of money, but it's also no fun to feel like your being pinched and squeezed in the saddle.Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127842562111344534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1733109971235989183.post-30824834920925867702011-02-27T19:29:31.654-05:002011-02-27T19:29:31.654-05:00If you switch....I better not have to ride your as...If you switch....I better not have to ride your ass about helmets! LOL. ;-)<br /><br />I have no opinion about western saddles, sorry.eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.com