Saddle Tree

Tack Collector · 05-08-2008, 05:27 PM

If he hasn't been ridden in that long, maybe his back changed shape so that the saddle doesn't fit?

Also, first place I'd check is teeth / mouth / bit if the problem is head tossing. Does he still toss his head if ridden without the saddle?

Huntseat123 · 05-10-2008, 09:57 AM

Tack collector, thanks for the advice, but right now my horse is not being ridden because all I have is a broken bridle and a broken saddle. Also, the saddle fits, his teeth have been done, etc.

Right now I just need advice on my saddle, I was not asking for advice on why my horses head was tossing. Not to sound rude/mean but I've been around horses since I was 11... I know more than the basics.

Anyways, I'm taking my saddle to a few tack stores around the area today to see what they say.

DiamondRio · 05-10-2008, 01:08 PM

Great, let us know what they say

Huntseat123 · 05-10-2008, 02:40 PM

Well, I took my saddle to two tack shops today. The first lady said that it was probably the mechanics of a spring tree, and not to worry about it.

The second lady said that it was just normal wear and tear and if I was still concerned to have a saddle fitter look at it.

So I guess I was just worring about nothing lol.

I'm still going to do a bit more research though. I did look at used courbette spring tree saddles online and about 75% of them had the grooves like mine

DiamondRio · 05-10-2008, 03:12 PM

That is so odd. Maybe they are just like that?

I know my trainer used to have a courbette and hated it so she traded it in for an HDR i think. (which in my opinion isnt much better)

05-10-2008, 09:57 AM	#12
Huntseat123 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Highland, MI Posts: 6,536 Images: 428 Blog Entries: 3	Tack collector, thanks for the advice, but right now my horse is not being ridden because all I have is a broken bridle and a broken saddle. Also, the saddle fits, his teeth have been done, etc. Right now I just need advice on my saddle, I was not asking for advice on why my horses head was tossing. Not to sound rude/mean but I've been around horses since I was 11... I know more than the basics. Anyways, I'm taking my saddle to a few tack stores around the area today to see what they say. __________________ Amidst a conversation about her past as an established equestrian, we drove by a wonderful barn filled with horses. I watched as she swiftly unrolled her window and took a deep breath through her nose, letting the sweet aroma fill her lungs. A true horsewoman, I thought. R.M. Photography

05-10-2008, 01:08 PM	#13
DiamondRio Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cresson, PA Posts: 1,703 Images: 157 Blog Entries: 2	Great, let us know what they say __________________ Ask me about my thoroughbred! Off the Track; Bold Interest a.k.a "Daisy" Tidbits

05-10-2008, 02:40 PM	#14
Huntseat123 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Highland, MI Posts: 6,536 Images: 428 Blog Entries: 3	Well, I took my saddle to two tack shops today. The first lady said that it was probably the mechanics of a spring tree, and not to worry about it. The second lady said that it was just normal wear and tear and if I was still concerned to have a saddle fitter look at it. So I guess I was just worring about nothing lol. I'm still going to do a bit more research though. I did look at used courbette spring tree saddles online and about 75% of them had the grooves like mine __________________ Amidst a conversation about her past as an established equestrian, we drove by a wonderful barn filled with horses. I watched as she swiftly unrolled her window and took a deep breath through her nose, letting the sweet aroma fill her lungs. A true horsewoman, I thought. R.M. Photography

05-10-2008, 03:12 PM	#15
DiamondRio Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cresson, PA Posts: 1,703 Images: 157 Blog Entries: 2	That is so odd. Maybe they are just like that? I know my trainer used to have a courbette and hated it so she traded it in for an HDR i think. (which in my opinion isnt much better) __________________ Ask me about my thoroughbred! Off the Track; Bold Interest a.k.a "Daisy" Tidbits

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05-08-2008, 05:27 PM	#11
Tack Collector Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dreary Station (near to Coma) Posts: 244 Images: 68	If he hasn't been ridden in that long, maybe his back changed shape so that the saddle doesn't fit? Also, first place I'd check is teeth / mouth / bit if the problem is head tossing. Does he still toss his head if ridden without the saddle?