oh dear, a big spend looming

[0ldmare]

I rode my mare at the weekend and she just wasn't quite right. Not lame exactly, but not really stepping out and feeling a bit stuffy.

The physio came today and found quite a few issues, not least that she thinks my saddle may not be fitting too well as the mare really dipped away from pressure around where the back of the saddle sits.

So physio will need a 2nd visit AND I am booking the saddler.

I can feel a major saddle purchase looming as know my saddle can't be adjusted much wider than it is currently and think that may be the problem

Does seem odd though, the mare has worn this saddle for 9 years with no problems other than occasional reflocking etc. Although I suppose she has done a bit more work since I sold my youngster and so has quite a bit more topline than usual.

Sorry pointless post, just seeking sympathy for what I expect will mean a soon to be emptied bank account!

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Ouch!!

I feel for you!!

I always cross my fingers and hold my breath when the back lady and saddler pay their visits

 

[diggerbez]

how depressing

i know i need saddle for my baby horse checking but am putting it off- am so penniless at the moment! i NEVER get the response "oh nothing needs doing" from the saddler!

 

[0ldmare]

Thanks for the sympathy

Only upside was that she soooo enjoyed her physio session, she had her bottom lip drooping, eyes nearly closed and her head practically on the floor. Must have felt nice, bless her (and this is a horse who is always alert and suspicious of anything and everything!)

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

Hehe!!

I love the way mine look for about 24 hours after the back lady - all snoozy and relaxed!!

 

[Daffodil]

Me too today. Physio with me for an hour and a half and the saddler out next week.

My boy was highly suspicious of her to start with but after a while the lower lip started to wobble and his eyes began to close..... the sun was shining and he gets to have a week or so off until the saddler's been.

 

[4leggedfurries]

I know exactly what your going through, have been through it myself this week (vet, physio and saddle fitter) and have just ended up with a lovely new saddle. Expensive but worth it as i know the horse is much more comfortable and happier.