poiuytrewq
Well-Known Member
I finally bit the bullet and booked a saddle appointment today.
I’m taking horse to Colne to try a few on and hopefully buy second hand.
I was hoping that I would find a possibility and take it to try myself then come back, with horse to check and adjust (this is what I did last time)
My problem is, horse is going to be a nightmare 😳 I know it. I’ve only travelled him a few times and I’d not have wanted to get on when he unloaded, in fact last time hanging onto him was tough enough. I imagine getting him off the lorry and someone trying saddles (not keen!) on in a car park or unknown area may well blow his little mind.
Secondly they asked no questions what so ever. So they don’t even roughly know what the horse is likely to fit (ie-is it a 12.2 pony or a shire) what my budget is or what I’m looking for. Does this mean I’m going to be waiting outside for him for ages while they go find possibilities?
I kind of assumed they would come out having already had a basic idea of what to try.
Thirdly, there was nothing there in my price range that fitted my criteria today.
I’m not sure if I’m being unreasonable in what I’m after?
Brown (pref but not essential) fairly forward cut with big knee blocks, GP/Jump m/w (I think) 17.5†£700 budget.
I’m taking horse to Colne to try a few on and hopefully buy second hand.
I was hoping that I would find a possibility and take it to try myself then come back, with horse to check and adjust (this is what I did last time)
My problem is, horse is going to be a nightmare 😳 I know it. I’ve only travelled him a few times and I’d not have wanted to get on when he unloaded, in fact last time hanging onto him was tough enough. I imagine getting him off the lorry and someone trying saddles (not keen!) on in a car park or unknown area may well blow his little mind.
Secondly they asked no questions what so ever. So they don’t even roughly know what the horse is likely to fit (ie-is it a 12.2 pony or a shire) what my budget is or what I’m looking for. Does this mean I’m going to be waiting outside for him for ages while they go find possibilities?
I kind of assumed they would come out having already had a basic idea of what to try.
Thirdly, there was nothing there in my price range that fitted my criteria today.
I’m not sure if I’m being unreasonable in what I’m after?
Brown (pref but not essential) fairly forward cut with big knee blocks, GP/Jump m/w (I think) 17.5†£700 budget.