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    Riding in boots marketed as yard boots

    You may not find them that bad to ride in - i used to have a similar pair as like you, changing in to cold boots wasn't an option, especially with time already tight! The ones that fit snug against your leg actually do give a reasonable amount of support. I wish i could remember the make of...
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    Jump saddle recommendations....

    Equipe Expression - amazing saddle and fits a lot of horses comfortably
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    Sue Carson saddles - reviews please!

    Thats the one thats £1600 on ebay? I can't afford that :( realistically im only going to be able to get one thats slightly older/scratched but they very rarely come up. If you have the budget go for both!!
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    Sue Carson saddles - reviews please!

    I think Equipe saddles are horrendous and no one should ever buy them.....unless of course you are ME ;) currently searching every single day online for a second hand Emporio (sorry, they are just IMPOSSIBLE to find at the moment due to increased popularity which this thread will no doubt boost...
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    Feeling Down, First homesick moan :(.

    This post brings back memories!! I came back from Russia in 2012 having lived there for 2 years. I quickly established that I wouldn't want to take my horse there so after a long search, found an riding centre to train at, with (most importantly), an english speaking instructor. I was fortunate...
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    Dressage saddles - alternatives to Equipe Emporio Close Contact?

    true.....although the way I'm currently failing with my diet I reckon I could probably 'grow into it' easily enough :(
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    Dressage saddles - alternatives to Equipe Emporio Close Contact?

    oooh thanks!! Mind you, doesn't say what model it is - fingers crossed its the monoflap!! Not sure how I missed that - check ebay most days!!
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    Dressage saddles - alternatives to Equipe Emporio Close Contact?

    thanks - that's really interesting especially as you know how lovely the equipe expression is! I'll have a look at the Passier :)
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    Dressage saddles - alternatives to Equipe Emporio Close Contact?

    I know the Equipe is cheap for the type of saddle it is, but the trouble is, I don't feel like I am worthy of a saddle of £2k.... I'm a grassroots eventer :) I was soooo lucky with my Equipe jumping saddle as I paid less than £800 for it brand new back in 2007 - they started rocketing in price...
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    Dressage saddles - alternatives to Equipe Emporio Close Contact?

    Thanks - will keep checking their website :)
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    Dressage saddles - alternatives to Equipe Emporio Close Contact?

    wish I had £2k to spare :( think they rarely come on the 2nd hand market as guess people love them ;)
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    Dressage saddles - alternatives to Equipe Emporio Close Contact?

    Does the emporio give you a really good close contact feel? For me that's what's most important - I'm never going to be doing high level dressage (at most it'll be a novice eventing test! but absolutely adore my equipe jumping saddle as it feels so close to the horse. im only 5ft4 so not sure...
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    Dressage saddles - alternatives to Equipe Emporio Close Contact?

    Hi, wonder if any of you can help.... I currently ride in a Equipe Expression jumping saddle which I love but feel like I need to start riding again in a dressage saddle. Ideally I'd love the dressage version of what I currently have but can't afford it (ie the Emporio) so wondered what...
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    Those of you with horses and small children....

    thanks for all the responses - it's really interesting to see how you manage it and confirms that I am in a very fortunate position at the moment having so much support around me being able to ride every day. Difficulty is that husband does have a stressful job and wants to be able to get back...
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    Those of you with horses and small children....

    There's no way hubby could look after him in week. The option of finding another mum would be ideal - would need it as part of criteria if searching for a new yard :)
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