First thing’s first, let’s help some peeps out!
We lived in Texas from 2004-2009 and I am horrified by the images on the news from Hurricane Harvey. One of my favorite websites in the world (Go Fug Yourself is a treasure of a site and I followed the creators from when they did TWOP as well so if you don’t read GFY start now!! They are hilarious!!) has a list of ways to help Hurricane Harvey victims (both four legged and two legged so go here for more information!)
I just can’t imagine what is going on for all those people who are suffering from this storm. I hope it leaves sooner rather than later. And I hope the900facebookpony gets out today and enjoys her time in Europe (Be safe Amanda)!!
Events, and Lessons, and Us Not Ready…OH MY!
Meanwhile on Remus news, we have a Cross Country Schooling with Sally tomorrow night (Natch Rain is in the forecast here OF COURSE) SIGH. I signed up for Blue Goose CT on Sat and then of course Fair Hill is a week from Sat. Are we ready? NOPE not a bit. But good friends are going to both events so a good time will be had!!
Still Looking for a Saddle…It Is Inconceivable!
I had a Stubben to try from a friend (Just a Siegfried) but the billets are so short I need my longer girth which is home still. So I didn’t even sit in it yet.
I did try a barn mate’s Prestige Nona Garson and it fit Remus well and I hopped on it and walked, trotted, cantered in it last week. The seat was a bit hard (Which was odd cause it felt squishy when I touched it so maybe my butt is delicate? LOL) but it rode well. Going to try to ride in a jump lesson with it and if I like it might start looking for a Prestige. Nothing else seems to fit Remus.
My dressage saddle ended up at a friend’s who wanted it badly but can’t swing it but one of her barn mates is trying it so hoping I sell that locally (even though I won’t make as much) rather than consignment. We shall see…she does like it a lot so fingers crossed!!
That will help the saddle search immensely. Money always helps am I right!??
Fat Buckskin in a Little Suit 
Good luck on the saddle hunt! I concur with the Prestiges lol. Amber really loves hers. I’m hoping the Nona Garson works for you! If nothing else, here’s a website to consider (http://www.prestigesaddlesusa.com/) potentially looking for something. I think I may end up getting a dressage saddle from them – they can get it in BROWN and I still love the idea of brown dressage tack lol. Hope this helps! Unless I’m being that person that’s TOO helpful then tell me to stop lol.
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oh i love that you are so helpful! Thanks so much :)!
and I LOVE the idea of brown dressage stuff my friend has a gorgeous brown dressage monoflap i am envious of (I cant remember the brand)! 🙂 So your saddle is a Prestige? Good to know!
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At least in Europe I think brown is coming back ‘in’ lol Yes it’s a prestige! If you look up jump saddles on that site I sent you, mine is on the second page – the Sinead D jump. But they even carry the larger sizes; Amber needs a 36 (xwide) so remus might be a 36 or a 35?
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the one i tried is a 35 so yes I think Amber is wider 😉 OOH thanks I think yours is very pretty good to know which one it is. Jeez they have a LOT of saddles!
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Saddle shopping is the pits. I hope you find something that fits you both well. It seems like all the saddles I love, Gem hates and visa versa.
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Have fun XC schooling! I hope you find a saddle soon. I think saddle shopping is the evilest form of torture.
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cancelled 😦 oh well..and i think even if you have unlimited funds saddle shopping would suck (maybe not as much but still) LOL I dont have unlimited funds 🙂
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Awww! As for saddle shopping, it’s just the whole shebang. Even if you have it on trial, a few days isn’t always enough, especially if you have a stoic horse.
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Woo XC Schooling! I have an older model Prestige and I love it. Fits all my horses.
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grhh canceled due to rain 😦
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Boo.
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Poor Poor Houston! I have so many friends there- things are rough and only getting rougher :(.
Ack bummer your XC schooling got cancelled. Saddle shopping is the pits- I’m hopefully getting my saddle checked soon and I’m nervous they will say it needs to be replaced. Fingers crossed for your!
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Omg that last gif is basically my life. Haha! I hope your butt, wallet, and Remus’ back can agree soon!
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