tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503414269772613959.post6441000555795828863..comments2023-10-07T10:27:10.751-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Lucy: a friend visits!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08707037151404133158noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503414269772613959.post-61981436799013168052013-03-04T23:07:32.628-05:002013-03-04T23:07:32.628-05:00Who is your saddle fitter, and where are they base...Who is your saddle fitter, and where are they based out of? I'm still trying to find a reasonable one for southern VT, so someone who has to travel a bit south to get to you might be within workable distance of me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557498373835507604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503414269772613959.post-2121366964711151752013-03-04T14:56:35.185-05:002013-03-04T14:56:35.185-05:00Some people can hate on Wintec/Bates saddles all t...Some people can hate on Wintec/Bates saddles all the want, but I can adjust my saddle to fit my horse each time he changes shape. The vet at the equine seminar I went to this weekend said that horses change shape at least 4 times a year. I let people make fun of my saddle all the want because it isn't a super fancy rig, it fits both of us and that is priceless! :-) And mine has got the equisuede seat so when I pair it us with some full seat suede breeches, I am velcroed into my saddle. I really love my saddle.K.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10360917262733032331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503414269772613959.post-36265190267075002592013-03-04T10:05:11.904-05:002013-03-04T10:05:11.904-05:00ps. If Lucy gets to have Chiropractic adjustments,...ps. If Lucy gets to have Chiropractic adjustments, you should too!!!Niamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445287419135378606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503414269772613959.post-24065509131308109962013-03-04T10:04:08.930-05:002013-03-04T10:04:08.930-05:00It must be so educational to watch someone else ge...It must be so educational to watch someone else get on her and put her through her paces. She looks so soft and kind when she's relaxed in those photos! Your friend is a very nice rider too. One of the things I was thinking in regards to your last few posts is that in addition to finding a good trainer to work with her (and you), that it might be beneficial for you to ride something that isn't throwing a tantrum all the time. Maybe a horse that has something to teach you (what I mean is not just an easy horse) -- so that you can get your finesse back. After riding a hot-headed mare for a year and then finally getting to ride something else, I realized I had developed a very defensive riding style. From the ground I looked calm and relaxed and willing to ride through the BS, but as soon as I got on another horse I realized that while I could RIDE and stay on, I had lost some of the finesse I once had. You seem like you don't hold grudges with Lucy, but perhaps your body being tight and tense without you realizing it and riding another horse will help you relax and loosen up and enjoy things a bit more next time you're on Lucy:)Niamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445287419135378606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503414269772613959.post-78912162524230634502013-03-03T18:47:22.060-05:002013-03-03T18:47:22.060-05:00trust me I am already scared :( :( I love shopping...trust me I am already scared :( :( I love shopping, and I love shopping for horse stuff, but shopping for a new saddle is my idea of torture. I am glad that at least this time around I am not frantically trying to find something that works and is in the budget while my horse sits around because her saddle fits so poorly that I cannot even ride her in it at all. That's what happened last time and it was not a fun time for anyone. So I appreciate getting the heads up instead of "you mustn't put this saddle on your horse at ALL!".Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707037151404133158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503414269772613959.post-6563470594489557222013-03-03T15:04:11.110-05:002013-03-03T15:04:11.110-05:00Wow what a tantrum! I agree with above, I wish I h...Wow what a tantrum! I agree with above, I wish I had looked that good after a year off, or ever for that matter! Hope your saddle works for awhile longer so you have time to slowly saddle shop, without that desperate need to get something pronto.Kitty Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320015015309570032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503414269772613959.post-36005154099208287692013-03-03T08:36:10.195-05:002013-03-03T08:36:10.195-05:00I HATE saddle shopping. It took me FOREVER to fin...I HATE saddle shopping. It took me FOREVER to find my saddle. Not trying to scare you, as it seems you already know. I wonder if she can continue riding Lucy, since It seems like this is what she needs when she starts throwing tantrums, just a forward consistent hand. How has the trainer search been going?Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696541621503810267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7503414269772613959.post-71391467745867164802013-03-03T02:23:41.511-05:002013-03-03T02:23:41.511-05:00I hear ya on saddle shopping. Bluergh.
I wish I lo...I hear ya on saddle shopping. Bluergh.<br />I wish I looked that good on a horse after a year off!Leeshhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08504626914889252270noreply@blogger.com