tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754692800167543110.post1763904775929197148..comments2022-11-02T04:00:01.341-04:00Comments on ...Upon a White Horse: The Mayhew LissadellSmartAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06219182373225762230noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754692800167543110.post-57711929625408986782012-08-16T08:09:22.499-04:002012-08-16T08:09:22.499-04:00Congrats on that saddle... I had my eye on it, ju...Congrats on that saddle... I had my eye on it, just didn't have the funds! Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299620510189249140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754692800167543110.post-41128694067884515402012-08-15T21:09:13.168-04:002012-08-15T21:09:13.168-04:00Oh I can. We had a soft backed horse who was bui...Oh I can. We had a soft backed horse who was built like an Oscar Mayer Weiner. And I had a mare here for a few years who was a 16hh horse on a 15hh body. All her height was her withers and her back was flat as a pancake.<br /><br />I'll study the "void" on the near side and get back to you. I am always fighting with the safe!<br />SmartAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219182373225762230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754692800167543110.post-51005507583311420122012-08-15T20:51:44.203-04:002012-08-15T20:51:44.203-04:00I rode Saddlerbreds at the University of Florida i...I rode Saddlerbreds at the University of Florida in the late 70s and early 80s - 1st & 2nd generation progeny of Supreme Commander. They had such different conformation - knifeblade withers and sway backs. You wouldn't belive the padding we used on those dippy backs!Linda Flemmerhttp://www.sidesaddle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754692800167543110.post-43577817258416678642012-08-15T20:44:12.359-04:002012-08-15T20:44:12.359-04:00Don't worry, I won't mess with it just yet...Don't worry, I won't mess with it just yet. I will try tenting the pad. It was being a little difficult, and I would have had it off, but I did not want to dirty the panels during the trial period. <br /><br />The first picture of the front was before I was up on him. The one with the rein on his neck was after. The one down the gullet was before.<br /><br />He has good withers, but they are forward. They don't slope into his back, they drop off leaving a barrel back flat across from side to side. It's a Saddlebred thing. And he likes his saddles well back. I don't have any trouble with an astride saddle rolling, but if it is not well back he will adjust it himself!<br /><br />It felt quite stable but did shift in the end. As you can see, I had neglected my balance strap so that will help. My goal is to find a saddle that fits me. Since I will not be jumping, competeing dressage, or riding for long periods of time, I am prepared to sacrifice a bit on the fit of the horse. Odds are I will outlive him. If I can ride this saddle on him without it spinning I will call it good enough.<br /><br />We shall see what tomorrow's ride brings.SmartAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219182373225762230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754692800167543110.post-27056996428258586952012-08-15T20:25:44.149-04:002012-08-15T20:25:44.149-04:00Is the saddle stable when you are up? With his ba...Is the saddle stable when you are up? With his back shape, this may be the best you find as long as the saddle is secure. More prominent withers and a saddle pocket would bring the fit closer to him in front. <br /><br />Was the pic from the front before or after you were up on him?<br /><br />Finally, pull up or "tent" your pad into the gullet of the saddle. It may allow the saddle to settle in a bit better.Linda Flemmerhttp://www.sidesaddle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754692800167543110.post-46803636346294100002012-08-15T20:25:04.834-04:002012-08-15T20:25:04.834-04:00Oh wait... no, no, it doesn't look like it fit...Oh wait... no, no, it doesn't look like it fits well at all... my mistake, you'd better send it up to me! lol <br />Just kidding I think it looks fabulous for you and grey! Love LOVE the Mayhews! If Grey seems happy and you feel comfortable and don't seem to be struggling to get comfortable or feel square, then I'd say it fits well. You will know if it doesn't fit you and Grey will tell you if it's not comfortable for him. I always check the fit when the saddle is girthed up loosely, mine tends to seem bridged when it isn't girth up but once it's tightened up a bit, it's not a problem. Another spot to check is the curve of the long point, make sure it isn't too curved & digging into Grey's side. Just two little things that I've learned to check! Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754692800167543110.post-61386968820337779252012-08-15T20:19:32.970-04:002012-08-15T20:19:32.970-04:00Needs flocking removed at the offside wither. The...Needs flocking removed at the offside wither. The void you said you feel behind the shoulder blade - is that along the panel in the "waist" area of the saddle?<br /><br />I would not make adjustments there until the saddle has flocking removed at the offside wither. Might need to remove a tad at the nearside as well. The shape of the points looks fairly good along his sides.<br /><br />I wish he had more withers and a better "saddle pocket" - it would make fitting so much easier - but you work with the horse who have & love! I took the saddles that fit ME when I went horse shopping. If the saddle didn't fit the prospective horse, he was out of the running. There are a LOT more horses in this world than there are qualiy old name side saddles where I like the feel & ride!<br /><br />Fit for you looks quite nice.<br /><br />Unfortunately, flocking changes can't be made if the saddle is to be returned... :-(<br /><br />Linda F.Linda Flemmerhttp://sidesaddle.comnoreply@blogger.com