Angelbones
Well-Known Member
I post a few days ago about my problems with my saddle fitter who has done a runner and left me with sore ponies and crap saddles....anyhow, today I got a new professional saddle fitter in for a second opinion on the current saddles and he has sorted it all out for me, now I just have to track down the other guy and go after him...
However, how weird is this; when the previous saddle fitter came in Dec the pony became very nervy (not unusual for him) and was hiccupping (sp?) violently and clenching his stomach muscles at the same time - like when you see a joke video of someone larking around with a Slendertone. We put it down to the fact that he had some Guinness in his breakfast for an Xmas pressie.
Today, the new fitter, approached the pony with the saddle, and once again within seconds the pony started hiccupping again, in exactly the same way. When ridden he was absolutely fine, but started up again when the man went to feel around the gullet.
Now my take on this is that the poor pony has been so hurt by the saddle in the past, and resents the male fitter fiddling with him. Amazing to think that the pony has this sort of saddle/male/pain memory but reassuring to think that he is as bright as I think he is!
Anyone else had this sort of anxiety / memory / behaviour experience? Just thought I'd ask!
Thanks guys x
However, how weird is this; when the previous saddle fitter came in Dec the pony became very nervy (not unusual for him) and was hiccupping (sp?) violently and clenching his stomach muscles at the same time - like when you see a joke video of someone larking around with a Slendertone. We put it down to the fact that he had some Guinness in his breakfast for an Xmas pressie.
Today, the new fitter, approached the pony with the saddle, and once again within seconds the pony started hiccupping again, in exactly the same way. When ridden he was absolutely fine, but started up again when the man went to feel around the gullet.
Now my take on this is that the poor pony has been so hurt by the saddle in the past, and resents the male fitter fiddling with him. Amazing to think that the pony has this sort of saddle/male/pain memory but reassuring to think that he is as bright as I think he is!
Anyone else had this sort of anxiety / memory / behaviour experience? Just thought I'd ask!
Thanks guys x