tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post6883854275427339382..comments2023-11-05T03:56:50.135-06:00Comments on Leah Fry - Barn Door Tagz - Horses and Life: The Queen of Denial Comes CleanLeah Fryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158981037468411293noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-14327314858980954512010-01-17T17:17:22.584-06:002010-01-17T17:17:22.584-06:00Before you mentioned the saddle issue, I was noddi...Before you mentioned the saddle issue, I was nodding my head. I've been dealing with denial for over 2years. It hurts to admit you've made a mistake. Especially an expensive mistake. And especially on something you know just wasn't ever a good fit. You try to make it work and do everything everyone tells you to try to make it work, but nothing works, because it just wasn't a good fit....and never will be. As sad as that is.<br /><br />I'm glad you've got your saddle issues solved. I hope the new saddle is a good fit for everyone involved.<br /><br /><br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-67401701964639889442010-01-17T07:17:30.671-06:002010-01-17T07:17:30.671-06:00Aarene, I just checked out that URL. All I can say...Aarene, I just checked out that URL. All I can say is WOW, lucky you! That really is the perfect solution to making one saddle work for multiple horses.<br /><br />The seat on my new saddle is 15 1/2.Leah Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158981037468411293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-66797029120351087612010-01-17T01:18:05.223-06:002010-01-17T01:18:05.223-06:00Ah we've all been there!
Congratss on the new...Ah we've all been there!<br /><br />Congratss on the new saddle, hope its a good fit for you and Jaz :)<br />(and its pretty nice looking!)<br /><br />Also its amazing how much more confident you can feel in a saddle that YOU feel/fit better.cdncowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055181472294995601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-66465854806664867172010-01-17T01:04:45.563-06:002010-01-17T01:04:45.563-06:00I fotgot to say, the new saddle is beautiful!I fotgot to say, the new saddle is beautiful!Dusty Devoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189765860565288064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-66963291697286097292010-01-17T01:04:06.378-06:002010-01-17T01:04:06.378-06:00Great post! I bought a beautiful Circle Y trail sa...Great post! I bought a beautiful Circle Y trail saddle when I got Dusty. Fit him perfect. But finally figured out it didn't fit me. I have a new Billy Cook Barrel coming next week. I am so excited to get it and see how it's going to work.Dusty Devoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189765860565288064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-18668238259396993762010-01-16T20:10:15.844-06:002010-01-16T20:10:15.844-06:00Actually, the reason I bought the Specialized is t...Actually, the reason I bought the Specialized is that the entire "horse side" of the saddle can be changed using sets of neoprene shims. (See the website for details, he's got videos : http://www.specializedsaddles.com/home.php) <br /><br />If I had just one saddle and two horses, I could set up two sets of shims and just stick the appropriate set on the saddle before putting the saddle on the horse. <br /><br />It's a neat system...but I wouldn't have gotten the saddle if I wasn't happy with the way it fits <i> me </i>. I have ridden hundreds of miles in an uncomfortable saddle--and won't ever do that again!AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569818745110332355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-10519000991440894262010-01-16T13:46:06.658-06:002010-01-16T13:46:06.658-06:00Hope your new saddle works out. I used to joke I ...Hope your new saddle works out. I used to joke I was going to have to find a horse to fit my favorite saddle...never did work that way. I have 5 saddles because each horse needed a different fit.<br />What happened to the days of one size fits all? Of course that was only good if you weren't too concerned about your horse's comfortCactus Jack Splashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241651708232327588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-81216000116382345912010-01-16T12:32:30.160-06:002010-01-16T12:32:30.160-06:00Here I thought it was just my ineptitude that I bo...Here I thought it was just my ineptitude that I bought one that didn't work. It's more common than I thought. I feel better now :-)<br /><br />Nuz, I'm amazed at how light the new one is compared to the Tucker. You nailed it: every time I picked up speed in the Tucker, I just felt like I was all over the place. I, too, kept it at a walk most of the time. <br /><br />The sun is peeking out, the saddle and everything else I need is loaded in the truck so we can see how Jaz likes it. Cross your fingers for us.Leah Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158981037468411293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-34071478951603858762010-01-16T11:38:04.220-06:002010-01-16T11:38:04.220-06:00Ahhh, the great saddle hunt. Sometimes I believe ...Ahhh, the great saddle hunt. Sometimes I believe that the perfect saddle must be made of snipeskin, it's just that hard to find.<br /><br />However, I found mine at last: a Specialized. I absolutely love the thing. Love it so much that now we own two of them--one for each horse (and each rider!)<br /><br />And yes, re: husbands. I have been there, done that. Denial, oh yeah.AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569818745110332355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-68638061754641563522010-01-16T11:22:45.276-06:002010-01-16T11:22:45.276-06:00Yeah, my Tucker High Plains Trail saddle turned ou...Yeah, my Tucker High Plains Trail saddle turned out to be a bit of a disappointment over time too. It's so heavy that when I'm under the weather I will chose just about any other saddle to use in order to avoid straining myself. It also doesn't feel great on the crotch and is too bulky to move around in. But that's a trail saddle for you. If I want to do equitation that involves a lot of posting, I always use the Circle Y Mojave. I can do acrobatics in that thing, but when I'm in the Tucker I just sit and keep my horse at a walk. I hope this new saddle does the trick for you.Nuzzling Muzzleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649710635013663900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-49446247899357264312010-01-16T10:49:02.514-06:002010-01-16T10:49:02.514-06:00I went through 5 saddles before I finally found th...I went through 5 saddles before I finally found the ones that fit Gilly's short back. I now have a round skirted, synthetic western and a leather dressage saddle that fit good. I also use a Parelli air saddle pad that helps a lot. Gilly has BIG shoulders, high withers so he is a hard on to fit. I never thought I would be saying this, always being a western gal, but I like the feel of the dressage saddle the best! Who would have thought??? LOLjane augensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053766605374583376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-48285746829913556562010-01-16T08:13:16.805-06:002010-01-16T08:13:16.805-06:00One of the things people often over look is how th...One of the things people often over look is how the saddle fits THEM. Sure we go to great pains to make sure the saddle fits the horse... but us?<br /><br />I'm glad you found the perfect one for you AND of the horsies. Makes a good ride great in my opinion.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />~JeniJenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-37455491020477266862010-01-16T08:04:00.258-06:002010-01-16T08:04:00.258-06:00Been there with an expensive english saddle...Felt...Been there with an expensive english saddle...Felt much better when I traded it in.<br /><br />Glad your local shop was able to help. I hope it fits the boyz!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736592362765508427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-20672692909857518322010-01-16T07:00:55.525-06:002010-01-16T07:00:55.525-06:00Been there myself a few times...although you reall...Been there myself a few times...although you really said it perfectly! I just love my Martin Barrel...I can ride for 10 hours a day in it and not feel any different than a 3 hour ride! Happy trails to you and Jazz with it!Desert Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17579222955141552476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714027946249307604.post-43958649551347815512010-01-15T22:39:46.728-06:002010-01-15T22:39:46.728-06:00I hear you - so often the perfect saddle is anythi...I hear you - so often the perfect saddle is anything but perfect. Good for you making the switch!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.com