Re: Bob Marshall treeless saddles--need info

2000-12-29 Thread Epona1971
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Thanks Tamara! Gerri Rini is the rep named on the web site, and I do find her 
to be very helpful. I'll keep you all opsted on my search for a saddle!

Brigid in CA



Re: Bob Marshall treeless saddles--need info

2000-12-29 Thread Tamara Jane Habberley
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I dont have a fjord , but I do have a very wide backed welsh cob.

I would be cautiouse of the sports saddle if as I suspect your fjord has a
wide back. Mine caused me incredible hip pains if I rode for longer than 25
miles in it to the extent of my collapsing after 1 ride. I had my stirrups
set 1/2 inch back and have been told that they should be left set forward
for a wide horse.

It suited my horse well though, and I have a friend with a sports saddle for
her arab who loves it. We are both in the Uk but she bought her sports
saddle of Geri Rini who was excellent and allowed her to trial the saddle
whilst on holiday in the states. I belive she allows free trials to US
purchasers.

I bought mine of saddle Up ( karen Chattan ) and was very disapointed with
her lack of after sales assistance.

I now use a free and easy for my cob.

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> This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Same question from me, and please do email privately! Anyone use the Bob
> Marshall Circle Y treeless Sport Saddle? How do you like it and how does
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> fit your FJORD?
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> Brigid in CA
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Re: Bob Marshall treeless saddles--need info

2000-12-28 Thread Epona1971
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In a message dated 12/28/00 7:44:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
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<< I too was interested in the marshall saddle, but have seen a few brand new
 ones that are not made well--just yesterday I saw one in a tack store that
 had the cantle part on crooked by about an inch.  Be sure you personally
 inspect the actual saddle you buy if you decide to purchase one.  I do like
 the idea. >>

Thanks Margaret! I will definitely do so. The saddles can be purchased 
directly from the manufacturer, custom made, for top dollar. Or you can 
purchase a sort of all-purpose Western style saddle from Valley Vet catalog, 
with a lower price (presumably because they're mass-produced). Both have a 
money-back guarantee.



Brigid Wasson
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
 http://members.nbci.com/mrgnpetsit/fjord1";>Our Fjords 



Re: Bob Marshall treeless saddles--need info

2000-12-28 Thread Margaret Strachan
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Hi Brigid--
I too was interested in the marshall saddle, but have seen a few brand new
ones that are not made well--just yesterday I saw one in a tack store that
had the cantle part on crooked by about an inch.  Be sure you personally
inspect the actual saddle you buy if you decide to purchase one.  I do like
the idea.
Margaret Strachan
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> This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Same question from me, and please do email privately! Anyone use the Bob
> Marshall Circle Y treeless Sport Saddle? How do you like it and how does
it
> fit your FJORD?
>
> Brigid in CA
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Bob Marshall treeless saddles--need info

2000-12-28 Thread Epona1971
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Same question from me, and please do email privately! Anyone use the Bob 
Marshall Circle Y treeless Sport Saddle? How do you like it and how does it 
fit your FJORD?

Brigid in CA