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english saddles for horses
How can i fix an old English Saddle?
Um, I'm a horseback rider ive been riding horses (english) for 5 years anyway. My aunty used to ride and she had a very nice english saddle that my dad found its really nice it was a bit over one grand.
None of the stitches are out.
Would saddle soap and oil do the trick?
Well if it's in good condition outside of it being dry there shouldn't be a problem with you cleaning it and using it. You didn't tell us what BRAND of saddle it is, that would help in us telling you what your Auntie used it for.
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My New Schleich Horses Part 2 10/4/09
English saddle horse trail riding stables?
Is there any english saddle horse trail riding stables in Ellicottville, New York
Most barns use Western saddles because they are easier for amateurs to ride in, as well as more comfortable for amateurs. You can always call beforehand if they have a horse that rides English and if so, if you could ride it (preferably with English tack).
You live kind of near me - here are two great trail riding places:
Double DAB - I don't know if they have English horses, but you can ask. The staff are great (as in, well trained and knowledgable about horses) and the horses are happy and healthy. Lovely scenery too.
http://www.doubledabridingstables.pangaiafarm.com/
Woolcott Farms - More expensive, but you can ride through Letchworth State Park. Again, happy and healthy horses and knowledgable staff.
http://www.wolcottfarms.com/
But do not...repeat, DO NOT...go to Sparks Trading Post on Grand Island. PLEASE. That place is a hell on earth for horses. They have had at least one EIA outbreak, the horses are unsound, unhealthy and grossly underfed,...I could go on for ages about that place. I have unfortunately been in contact with it since I was a kid and was even employed there as a child (illegally, of course). No English horses there, and the staff likely has no idea what "English" means anyway.
These are not my photos and I have no clue who these people are (I found the photos via a Google search) but taking a look at these horses' feet will give you some idea of the care the horses get at Sparks:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/560436284alvSWD
This is one of their horses, at a weight that is typical for most of the horses they own:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2331014720071916485AoXkrE
More:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2158501720071916485dkJYlK
Nice, huh? They use big Western saddle pads which will (sometimes) conceal the horse's hipbones.
Sorry for the rant, but NY horsepeople have been attempting to shut this place down for 15 years at LEAST. Anything I can do to spread the word.
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Incidentally, if anyone out there has any ideas as to how to help convince authorities that places like this ought to cease to exist, despite the fact that the place is a money maker and known tourist attraction for a small town, please for heaven's sakes let me know via e-mail.
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EDIT: How convenient! Fugly Horse of the Day (to whom I appealed for help) has posted an EXCELLENT article on being a responsible rider at a trail riding barn. Check it out:
http://fuglyhorseoftheday.blogspot.com/2008/06/trail-riding-for-dummies.html
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why need sub when he's speaking english? oh yeah, that's why
Undoubtedly.