This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "...I do have an aussie saddle but never occured to me to change the stirrups to english ones...and...it doesn't have a horn!..."
Back when I was researching saddles for my hard to fit half draft Tiny - went to a saddle shop called The Outback just a couple of miles from where I live (Denver, CO). They do a ton of mail order all over the states, but also welcome walk ins. Bought a neat video from them that explains how to place the saddle correctly on the horse. How to sit correctly in it (as the leg does not position quit the same as it does in a western saddle, when used right.) How they are made at the manufacturer's - this was really neat as it allowed me to compare what I'd learned about in interior frames of western saddles to what I was learning about Aussie saddles. Then it went on about that brands' warranties, restuffing the pading, etc. Well, it also covered their different saddle options. You can easily get a basic Aussie saddle with a western horn - this store has 'em for $250 price range as standard price. Jane - if you'd like, I'd be happy to post this store's contact info. Sher in Colorado
