Silly but serious question :)

BaileynRum · 04-16-2006, 01:11 PM

I just bought a brand new Albion SLK Ultima dressage saddle (it cost me a FORTUNE) and i really need to protect it and keep it in the best condition possible for the rest of bailey's life (he's got another 20 yrs on him)... lol.

so my question is... how do i keep it safe while we trail ride? i don't have the option of trail riding him in another saddle, i cannot afford to buy another, and he's practically impossible to fit (hense i had to buy a costum made albion). I need to protect it from scratches from tree branches and the possibility of being caught in the rain, etc... should i wear a "skirt" that covers the saddle while i sit in it (like a skirt that i wear that is long enough to cover the saddle... i mean)? or do you think that would be ridiculous and hot for both bailey and I. Do i really need to protect it? does anyone else?
any and all opinions are welcome

thanks!

cleveland13 · 04-16-2006, 01:22 PM

If you want to protect it from getting scratched while trail riding you could use a special saddle cover. They make covers that are for riding in the rain. They have a hole cut in the top near the skirt. You have to thread the stirrup leather through this part of the saddle cover. You can also make your own special saddle cover by cutting a hole in a regular saddle cover.

BestofPrincess · 04-16-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleveland13

If you want to protect it from getting scratched while trail riding you could use a special saddle cover. They make covers that are for riding in the rain. They have a hole cut in the top near the skirt. You have to thread the stirrup leather through this part of the saddle cover. You can also make your own special saddle cover by cutting a hole in a regular saddle cover.

exactly what i was thinking

BaileynRum · 04-16-2006, 01:27 PM

wouldn't riding in a saddle cover be really slippery?

BestofPrincess · 04-16-2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaileynRum

wouldn't riding in a saddle cover be really slippery?

depends on which kind you buy

BaileynRum · 04-16-2006, 01:40 PM

lol oh, i just did a quick search on google for them, but couldn't find any... do you know of any sites off hand?

Lindsayanne · 04-16-2006, 01:42 PM

you could have it bronzed

Seriously, you need something like this: http://www.horsetackco.com/product_i...oducts_id=7579

BaileynRum · 04-16-2006, 01:46 PM

ahh ic now... not a bad idea

i'll take a look for those at my local tack store

does anyone else protect their saddle on trail rides or am i just wierd?

Zeta · 04-16-2006, 01:58 PM

I have heard of the saddle covers for when you are riding, I will have a look when I get a chance. If you do not mind could I ask you how you are getting on with your new saddle as I am thinking of getting the same one for my horse.

BaileynRum · 04-16-2006, 02:05 PM

thanks

about the ultima... i don't have it yet, lol. it should be here next week and then i'll let you know. I've ridden in it twice (when i chose to buy it) and i loved it, its the only saddle i've found that can be made to fit my horse, and it fits me very nicely as well. Albion makes wonderful saddles, i highly recommend them. what breed of horse do you have?

04-16-2006, 01:11 PM	#1
BaileynRum Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 575 Images: 91 Blog Entries: 3	Silly but serious question :) I just bought a brand new Albion SLK Ultima dressage saddle (it cost me a FORTUNE) and i really need to protect it and keep it in the best condition possible for the rest of bailey's life (he's got another 20 yrs on him)... lol. so my question is... how do i keep it safe while we trail ride? i don't have the option of trail riding him in another saddle, i cannot afford to buy another, and he's practically impossible to fit (hense i had to buy a costum made albion). I need to protect it from scratches from tree branches and the possibility of being caught in the rain, etc... should i wear a "skirt" that covers the saddle while i sit in it (like a skirt that i wear that is long enough to cover the saddle... i mean)? or do you think that would be ridiculous and hot for both bailey and I. Do i really need to protect it? does anyone else? any and all opinions are welcome thanks!

04-16-2006, 01:42 PM	#7
Lindsayanne Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 9,537 Images: 372	you could have it bronzed Seriously, you need something like this: http://www.horsetackco.com/product_i...oducts_id=7579 __________________ Bashkir Curly Poster Child NE Prime Time Regal - 2006 ABCR National Champion & 2008 Breyerfest Demo Horse HAVE YOU SEEN MY STOLEN PONY EXPRESS HORSE TRAILER?*

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04-16-2006, 01:22 PM	#2
cleveland13 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MD Posts: 686 Images: 100	If you want to protect it from getting scratched while trail riding you could use a special saddle cover. They make covers that are for riding in the rain. They have a hole cut in the top near the skirt. You have to thread the stirrup leather through this part of the saddle cover. You can also make your own special saddle cover by cutting a hole in a regular saddle cover.

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BaileynRum Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 575 Images: 91 Blog Entries: 3	wouldn't riding in a saddle cover be really slippery?

04-16-2006, 01:40 PM	#6
BaileynRum Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 575 Images: 91 Blog Entries: 3	lol oh, i just did a quick search on google for them, but couldn't find any... do you know of any sites off hand?

04-16-2006, 01:46 PM	#8
BaileynRum Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 575 Images: 91 Blog Entries: 3	ahh ic now... not a bad idea i'll take a look for those at my local tack store does anyone else protect their saddle on trail rides or am i just wierd?

04-16-2006, 01:58 PM	#9
Zeta Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 522 Images: 17	I have heard of the saddle covers for when you are riding, I will have a look when I get a chance. If you do not mind could I ask you how you are getting on with your new saddle as I am thinking of getting the same one for my horse.

04-16-2006, 02:05 PM	#10
BaileynRum Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 575 Images: 91 Blog Entries: 3	thanks about the ultima... i don't have it yet, lol. it should be here next week and then i'll let you know. I've ridden in it twice (when i chose to buy it) and i loved it, its the only saddle i've found that can be made to fit my horse, and it fits me very nicely as well. Albion makes wonderful saddles, i highly recommend them. what breed of horse do you have?