Jay1 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Thinking about Bradders and Rolo and going back to the saddle problem. I was looking through my old piccies and came across this one of me being presented with an English saddle made by Nathaniel Underwood for my gypsy vanner mare, who is built like a brick s..t house. That saddle was a dream to ride in and fitted her so well. We had quite a good discussion about saddles and fitting of same, very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) Thinking about Bradders and Rolo and going back to the saddle problem. I was looking through my old piccies and came across this one of me being presented with an English saddle made by Nathaniel Underwood for my gypsy vanner mare, who is built like a brick s..t house. That saddle was a dream to ride in and fitted her so well. We had quite a good discussion about saddles and fitting of same, very interesting. Here are some piccies of the old girl. She moved like a dream, had a mouth like silk. She could turn on a sixpence and jumped like a stag. really smooth transitions. I am only 5ft 1" but she was just so easy and never used her weight against me. Edited May 12, 2008 by Jay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Fab photo with Anne!! Your mare was absolutely beautiful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Aww Jay what a beautiful girl, and such a kind face Lovely ickle foal too Awww Jacky your post made me . So chuffed for you, what a good boy I did think of you whilst I was poo-picking and getting burnt, I was hoping you were having a good time I have saddle issues again {sigh} I had the saddler out to check it about ten days ago and he made some alterations, noticed at the weekend it seemed to be slipping back and I felt like I was sitting heavy at the back of the saddle. Thought I would have another check this morning, started to school him and wasn't happy, got off and by pushing the cantle I can almost pivot the saddle from his back, so it must be moving around all over the place on him, poor boy Can I get hold of my saddler, of course not. Really does feel like one step forward three back at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Jacky that is fab - was wondering how you got on What a good boy Kane is. Lovely looking mare Jay - what were you being presented with the saddle for? So sorry about your saddle woes Clare - I feel your pain. I am so disillusioned with bloomin' saddlers - seems decent ones are impossible to find. I am still bitter about poor Rolo's back. Rolo was hacked out on his own for the first time in months on Friday - and was a good boy. He showed an initial reluctance, but was seen heading back to wards home on a very loose rein and looking very relaxed Same was happening today too. I have now accepted that I am doing the right thing for both of us. It is so hard as I adore him, but the best decisions aren't always the easiest ones to make. Nemo was absolutely hilarious last night - the andalusian youngster was moved in to the field next door to Nemo. It was the battle of the show-offs!! Nemo kept goading him - there was rearing, spinning, galloping, foot stamping All from a 26 year old that could hardly walk 2 weeks ago. He was clearly not going to take any nonsense from some young whippersnapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) Lovely looking mare Jay - what were you being presented with the saddle for? It was for Molly as she was being used for Riding for the Disabled. Edited May 12, 2008 by Jay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Blimey you lot have been busy to Claire, such a hard decision to make I have lots of exciting news to share with you all - me and Blue have qualified for the regional dressage finals at beginners prelim He went quite well, although the little sod wouldn't go into canter on the right rein at the right marker, and he went early on the left rein because I suspected he'd do the same again We got 63% and qualified I was on cloud 9 with him, and when I hacked him out the following Tuesday he was a spanner and binned me twice First time was on the bridle path when I asked him to walk through a puddle, he reared and span and trotted off leaving me on the floor. I went after him and he'd trotted back towards the farm, and a passing motorist had caught him (I found out after some smart alec driver pulled over and asked if I had lost a horse ). I got back on him and decided to go back to the farm, when his reflective bum sheet slid off, but because it was caught on the saddle, it spooked him, so he was cantering along this country lane and every time I tried to slow him down, he saw the sheet again and set off, he then went round a corner and I didn't quite make it, landing with all my weight on my elbow Surprisingly it didn't break We were supposed to have a lesson the next day, but the instructor took one look at his face and decided to lunge him first. He was rearing, trying to throw himself over backwards and generally being a git, so she spent the whole lesson lunging him Then I was going to hack him out last week, when he had a napping fit just walking away from his stable, so K got on him and hacked him out instead and had a few 'discussions' with him about puddles and gates etc. I've hurt my ankle though now, so riding isn't really a good idea, plus I am having my eyes lasered on Wednesday, so won't be able to ride for at least 10 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisebt Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Oh Jayne maybe spring grass is a bit too springy Well done on the dressage tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Well done on the dressage Jayne...but OWCH!!!! You are so brave getting back on after the first dumping!!! Were you on your own??? Hope it's not knocked your confidence too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collies r best Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Jayne. A lot of the horses at the stables are having attitude problems at the moment, i think its a combination of spring grass, sun and silliness at spring /summer season. Having an explanation however hasnt stopped me threatening to have a select few shot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted May 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Jayne. A lot of the horses at the stables are having attitude problems at the moment, i think its a combination of spring grass, sun and silliness at spring /summer season. Having an explanation however hasnt stopped me threatening to have a select few shot!! Yes we have been finding the same. Loki seems to be just coming out of this (famous last words ) Well done on the dressage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyspaniels Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 wow Jacky, sounds like an amazing day Jayne, well done and OWWW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Well done on the dressage Jayne - excellent result!! Am with everyone else about the spring fever - even saint Rolo who has never really been naughty has been touched with the stupid stick this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACKYSIAN Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'm sure I'll find out tonight, I'm going to try and hack out alone!! No doubt he'll decide that all his braves from sunday have gone and try and nap back again!! Looking forward to having him away from the farm for a couple of weeks in July so I can really get working on the going out alone thing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Glad it's not just Blue who is being a little twonk at the moment!!! I was on my own, so have decided to only hack out with others or with someone on the floor until I get my confidence back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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