Recent content by Lynswin

I am a saddle fitter in Dorset with over 60 used saddles in stock with something to suit all budgets. I am also an authorised stockist for GFS and Saddle Company saddles. I am not sure if I'm allowed to post links but if you google 'Saddle Sense' you will find me! We also have a shop opening...

I'm not saying wool flock is 'bad', LOL, I am just saying that it is not suitable for serge panels! :D Going back to the original conversation, I think the underlying thing to remember here (apart from getting a good fitter!) is that there is not a saddle on the market that will be suitable...

Can I just say, the fact they are not wool flocked is not a 'bad' thing! If you put wool flock in a serge lined panel, you are asking for trouble! The two do not mix as the wool goes into hard, lumpy balls and creates pressure points. The serge itself is the real benefit, not the flocking...

Can I ask why your horse is too wide for it be adjusted again? These saddles can be infinitely adjusted up and down pretty much and will go as wide as damn near flat! If the fitter can't adjust it that wide it can be sent back to the factory to be 'extra' widened! :-)

Whilst these type of things can be good, there is nothing quite like a 'hands-on' massage from a therapist! They can also feel for problem areas and work directly on those, whereas things like massages rugs etc, just work on a general muscle relaxing basis. For what you would pay for one, you...

I'll just declare my interest before I post as I am a Saddle Company fitter, but we can make saddles with, for example, a 17" seat and the panel size of 16.5". This is great for people with shorter backed horses/ponies and it doesn't cost any extra. Also, I always find that the Wintec saddles...

I really hope you don't take offence at this (it certainly isn't meant to offend), but looking at the video, she looks very uncomfortable with you, and you do seem to be very heavy-seated and heavy-handed and it looks to me as if she is reacting to that. I am not criticizing your riding; I...

I'm sure lots of us have found ourselves in a similar position and it can be heartbreaking but at the end of the day, you must do what is right for you and her and if that means keeping her and trying to work things out then I really do wish you all the best. Keep us posted with how things are...

To me he just looks a bit unbalanced and seems to be finding it difficult on the lunge, but if he's not done a huge amount of schooling he will be unbalanced and cantering on the lunge will be extremely difficult for him. Best to start off with slower paces until he builds up some muscle and...

Use a neck strap perhaps....LOL! Seriously, I hope he is OK whatever you decide :-)

It does sound if turnout is the problem, and I know this sounds harsh, but if you can't offer that then you really need to think about either loaning her or selling her so that she gets this. It really pains me to see horses 'shut up'. It's not their natural environment and it's not really...

Well my call out fee is only £22 for our vet, so I suppose I should be thankful for that! Incidentally, I spoke to the vet this morning and did query the cost of the scan and he said that if I take her in (as opposed to having a home visit) it is only £35 +VAT.

No problem, I am not under any illusions! The stud haven't been scanning her as it is a fairly small operation. She is a NF pony and we are breeding a foal for ourselves using a stallion who is used mainly for the owners own mares. I have taken the responsibility of scanning etc and have been...

Nope Maesfen, nothing else done and no mistake, it was definitely £49! Mine scanned NIF too and I am relucatant to have another done at this price (even though she hasn't returned in season)!

Thanks for the reply. There are 2 Weefoal tests on their website - one can be used early and one is for later use. Was your Weefoal result correct? She was last served on the 6th June and we had her scanned on the 21st. Vet said even if she had ovulated late he would still have expected...