tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post8334083159629814324..comments2023-10-30T07:00:40.866-07:00Comments on Mustang Diaries: Can You Let It Out at the Shoulders a Bit?Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06369244473889348601noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-55358217750776107102009-08-31T18:46:39.906-07:002009-08-31T18:46:39.906-07:00I would definitely try a Parelli theraflex pad. No...I would definitely try a Parelli theraflex pad. Not only do they have the air system, but you can also put shims in (the front, middle or back, to adjust to your horse's needs). Nice pads, and really worth a try.Blackrocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-2422470040571690072008-11-08T15:28:00.000-08:002008-11-08T15:28:00.000-08:00A custom made saddle pad would be less expensive t...A custom made saddle pad would be less expensive than a custom made saddle- just a thought... I also had a mare that had those hollows in the same area as Sandy. I had a saddle custom made for her by Brian's Saddle Shop (link on my blog) using a rawlide(fiberglass) tree. Mad all the difference, and fits many other horses too. We used a Bowman Roper tree.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-57115883478705126302008-11-06T20:52:00.000-08:002008-11-06T20:52:00.000-08:00Having a hard to fit horse....flex-panel saddles a...Having a hard to fit horse....flex-panel saddles are the only saddles that will work on my mare....there are lots of dealers in the area that will bring saddles out and let you see how they fit on the horse. My favorite is El Dorado. Ortho-flex, AmeraFlex...others all make a flex panel....not the same as flex tree. Good luck.photogchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822162590502709534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-75710926730386190182008-11-06T12:25:00.000-08:002008-11-06T12:25:00.000-08:00I have heard that gaited horse saddles have roomie...I have <I>heard</I> that gaited horse saddles have roomier shoulders. I am no expert, and have no first hand knowledge, but it might be worth keeping an eye out for one. I'm not a saddle fitter, though; it's possible that roomier shoulders might just transfer the pressure to somewhere else if you don't get the rest of the saddle right. I'm sure it will end up being a saddle and pad issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-36282677920291146862008-11-03T11:24:00.000-08:002008-11-03T11:24:00.000-08:00Thanks, Froglander. I've got that Toklat, but it ...Thanks, Froglander. I've got that Toklat, but it doesn't do the trick for this particular horse, unfortunately.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369244473889348601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-5454371602424637752008-11-03T09:02:00.000-08:002008-11-03T09:02:00.000-08:00Toklat makes a nice wool bad that is built up behi...Toklat makes a nice wool bad that is built up behind the shoulders with memory foam. Here is some information about it from their website: http://www.toklat.com/dyn_prod.php?p=40-6522G&k=87283 I like how this one shapes to the horses back better than the Pro Choice pad with the build up behind the shoulder. It's hard to fit horses with a build like that, often it needs to be a combination of saddle and pad to get things working right together. (I rode a mare once that preferred a saddle that was too wide-it sat down low in the front-but with a built up pad. She was happy in this, would go forward, do whatever you wanted, even though we had huge dry patches.)froglanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686654151450524098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-13714624629322361412008-11-03T07:28:00.000-08:002008-11-03T07:28:00.000-08:00Thank you for all the thoughts and suggestions. I...Thank you for all the thoughts and suggestions. I've got a pad sent by Rick of Huckleberry Stables, the Timberline dealer, that has pockets with shims. Trouble is, they're not in quite the right place for Sandy or even Jet, for that matter. Pressure still builds up on the shoulder. I think along the back and only in the pockets is what we need to find.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, my friend Debbie loaned me two saddles to try. One is a Crates which fits beautifully with one exception...it needs a 7" gullet. This one is just a wee narrow. She also loaned me a showman which has a nice wide gullet, but barely clears his withers. So far, however, it's the best fit we've tried.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369244473889348601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-58920359629290812352008-11-02T21:36:00.000-08:002008-11-02T21:36:00.000-08:00What about one of those parelli pads that fills wi...What about one of those parelli pads that fills with air after it's on the horse with the saddle on top. They're supposed to fill in the right places and even everything out. I have seen one in person, they look very amazing. I am thinking about getting one for Dandy, he is my saddle fitting challenge.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-2960642388901295422008-11-02T18:32:00.000-08:002008-11-02T18:32:00.000-08:00There is a saddle pad that has slots to put in shi...There is a saddle pad that has slots to put in shims. That is what I have to do with Dixie. She has high withers too. Keeps it up off her shoulders. Montana Saddlery carries them. I know thats not the best solition but I can't afford saddles for different horses and ours are all different. The horses.Lea and her Mustangshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081978031741002235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-12456166896502975142008-11-02T18:13:00.000-08:002008-11-02T18:13:00.000-08:00I think he's corrrect. I've seen some great blank...I think he's corrrect. I've seen some great blankets that you can build up where you need the extra padding. I've heard the Wade tree design is supposed to fit almost any horse--it's the old cowboy fit. We bought a brand new Corriente saddle--wade tree, all leather, thick leather, easy to adjust stirrups, high back, bucking rolls--delivered to our door for $600 even. I have a friend who has a horse that sounds exactly like yours, and we took him to the biggest saddle shop in town here and nothing fit him. But with a decent saddle and built up pad, we did the best we could without doing what you said--custom fitting it.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303523299217618526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-43594640163569436582008-11-02T13:56:00.000-08:002008-11-02T13:56:00.000-08:00Oh, boy...It's amazing what you learn when you...Oh, boy...It's amazing what you learn when you have to tackle a problem like that. I don't know if it will help...K&S Saddlery in Spanaway (near Ft Lewis / Puyallup) has a real cool saddle fitting tool, The owner is a saddlemaker who seems to know his stuff and he may be able to help. When I was shopping I was able to find a quality used saddle in my budget that was PERFECT (even if information is all you gain, they've helped me tackle some saddling issues in the past). Also, I found this web site one day and saved it (like older quality saddles, they seemed to have quite a selection of them), Maybe they have some helpful information or a saddle that might work: http://www.paintedhillsranch.net/tack_shop.htm At the very least I bet they would understand the measurements you need. I truly hope you find the perfect fit...for Sandy and for you!!!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957611498267858588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-72571245124901111582008-11-02T13:02:00.000-08:002008-11-02T13:02:00.000-08:00Tracey, I think your Sandy and my Sonny have a lot...Tracey, I think your Sandy and my Sonny have a lot in common with their backs. Sandy however, is much more stoic than Sonny. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting about your saddle fitting journey here. I could not quite understand WHAT the problem was with my guy, and after reading your post, and taking a close look at Sandy;s back and Sonny's back, well, now I understand!<BR/><BR/>Thanks VERY much!!!!Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1858836779457163540.post-78548448196004073852008-11-02T12:55:00.000-08:002008-11-02T12:55:00.000-08:00Oh Tracy..... What is your budget... I MAY have t...Oh Tracy..... What is your budget... I MAY have the saddle you need, send me an email (Karyn 'KC' Cowdrey)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com