Proud owner of my first ever dressage saddle

[Gorgeous George]

Despite all the hassles we are having with our car (long story) OH and family said I could go ahead and choose a dressage saddle for my birthday

so had the saddler out today, and I am thrilled to bits with what I think is a lovely saddle. It is a Barnsby APS dressage saddle:

http://www.barnsby.com/saddles/aps_dressage_saddle/?RangeID=4

It costs about £990 new (way out of my league), well the one he had was a demo which frankly looked as if no-one had ever sat in it or done a girth up and he sold it for me for a shade under £500. It fitted George a treat and I felt really secure and comfy in it so I'm a very happy bunny

Just hope OH doesn't say I've got to wait till my b'day at end of Oct to have it!

 

[Twiglet]

How exciting! Bet you're going to have loads of fun with it!
You didn't have John Rowe did you? He sold me my gorgeous Barnsby ex demo saddle for a great price, I have people trying to buy it off me all the time

 

[Baileysno1]

You lucky spud, looks nice

 

[jumpthemoon]

Wow - excellent prezzie

Lucky you!!!

 

[Abbeygale]

Oooh - I am so jealous - that looks gorgeous!

 

[Angua2]

oh wow...


you lucky girl

Congratulations

 

[scotsmare]

Lucky you......

 

[Equus Leather]

Oooooo lovely!

 

[Ellies_mum2]

You know how you cn go off people

Just kidding

Wow you lucky thing - that saddle looks gorgeous and I bet its comfy too

 

[HBII]

YAY super

Hb

 

[fatpiggy]

I hope you have yours longer than I did. I loved my new saddle, and my horse went brilliantly in it but 9 weeks later the yard was robbed by a livery who had recently been chucked off, and that was the last I ever saw of it.

 

[Gorgeous George]

Sorry didn't meant to make anyone jealous

, just so excited and realise how very lucky I am

 

[HBII]

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Sorry didn't meant to make anyone jealous

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Yeah right

[I am joking btw]

You going to get it insured?

 

[Gorgeous George]

no hanging around, it is aleady insured!

 

[Flibble]

Good for you Go for it. As my Mum in Law says and I quote

'Theres No Pockets in Shrouds'

Shes a cheerful sort (Not)

 

[rara007]

Wow that looks lush!

 

[Sprout]

Oh wow thats brilliant - I am so glad you managed to get it despite your car troubles.

It looks SO comfortable, when are you going to christen it in public?

 

[piebaldsparkle]

Fantastic, I have a Barnsby GP and love it.

 

[Gorgeous George]

It will be christened in public a week on friday when I will be doing another spot of stressage!

 

[KatB]

Barnsby dressage saddles are lovely!! Enjoy it

 

[dozzie]

I will add that to the Olympic site! You are nearly a professional now though!

So you may not be eligible by 2012!

 

[Murphy3]

Great saddle/great price - congratulations and enjoy!