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Discussion on Australian Saddle
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Member:
Katdunn
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Posted on Sunday, Sep 29, 2002 - 12:26 pm:
I bought a used Australian saddle from a friend. I had to put some work into it, but I really like it. I have bursitis in my hip and the configuration of a western saddle is really unbearable. This puts my legs a little more forward and takes the pressure off of my hip. It is a different ride and takes some getting used to. As far as the weight, it seems a little more awkward than heavy, but I am used to lifting heavier weight from a previous sport - so I am not one to speak of the weight. I love it and would more than likely get another, when I can afford it. You need to make sure that it is not one of the copies though.
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Janmah
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Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 10:35 am:
I am a beginner rider and horse owner as an adult. The woman I bought my Morgan 3yo mare from gave me her saddle that she rode her mother on. It did not fit my horse properly and I struggled on whether to buy western, english or what considering I was just getting into this for pleasure trail riding. After a while I purchased an Aussie saddle from Jeffer's and I really liked it, she started loosing a little weight from training etc. and now the stupid thing doesnt fit for anything. It keeps riding up on her withers and is uncomfortable for her and me. I bought a crouper to put around her tail but I can only imagine how uncomfortable that is considering all she wants to do is buck when she has it on. Now what.... I am looking at All purpose English saddles now??? does anyone have any advice, for helping decide which one is right for me????? Thanks
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Bonita
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Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 10:48 am:
Hi Janet!
If you really like the saddle you have & depending on how it's made, you might consider taking it to a saddle repair place & see if they can re-stuff it to fit better. While I don't think Jeffers carries the really high-end Australian saddles, many of the Aussies are built specifically so that they can be re-stuffed "to order" if necessary. If there isn't a professional saddle fitter in your neighborhood, take a wire tracing of your horse's withers with you to the repair shop.
If this won't work for you & you still like the Aussies, remember that there are quite a few good brands out there. Chances are another brand of Aussie saddle will fit your horse perfectly.
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Terrilyn
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Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 - 11:41 am:
Most issues seem to have been covered in the above posts, but just to reinforce----you get what you pay for when purchasing an Aussie-type saddle. As mentioned above, the real McCoys are very expensive--and my experience with the knock-off type saddles has been very disappointing. It's important to note that the Aussie-style saddles encourage a more forward leg. If you are used to the traditional way of sitting in a saddle, it's a lot tougher as the saddle is working against you. If you do decide to go with an Aussie-style, STAY AWAY FROM EBAY, and I would also not deal with Downunder Saddle Co. out of Denver, Colorado. I experienced unresponsive service, poor saddle fit (even after sending a wither tracing) and overall bad attitude once the saddle was mine. I now have a 10-year-old used Crates trail saddle I purchased from Tacktrader.com for $200--it is comfortable, perfectly worn in, and the most comfortable saddle I've owned. And cost a quarter of what I had in the Aussie from Downunder with the accessories.....
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Member:
Penner
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Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2003 - 3:16 pm:
I have 2 Wintec western saddles, they are very light. 1 is a black ultrasuede looking material & weighs 15# with the stirrups & back cinch.
The other is brown fabric & weighs 14# with the stirrups & the back cinch.
They are so easy to take care of, you just hose them off! 
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Member:
Rjbraun
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Posted on Tuesday, Jul 20, 2004 - 10:08 am:
I just got a Aussie saddle ,the padding is so thick that it fits high on the back ,will it flatten out after useing a while?
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Member:
Goolsby
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Posted on Tuesday, Jul 20, 2004 - 10:20 am:
Bob
I have a used aussie that Ive had for about 10 years. It is pretty worn, but the padding does not flatten out.
Colleen
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Rjbraun
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Posted on Tuesday, Jul 20, 2004 - 7:07 pm:
Hi Colleen,what i do not understand is it fits fine up front but in back its about 3inchs high and looks uncomforable,however it does not seem to bother her .Also it is hard keep it tight.Do all aussie have that fit?
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Goolsby
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Posted on Wednesday, Jul 21, 2004 - 9:09 am:
Bob
Im not familiar with all aussie saddles, only mine. It does seem to be high in the back, but my mare has never had a problem with it. I also had mine altered to cinch up like a western because I had trouble keeping it in place with the english style girth.
Colleen
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Rjbraun
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Posted on Wednesday, Jul 21, 2004 - 9:48 am:
Hi Colleen,Thanks I will try the western cinch and also try a rear cinch ,hope it helps .Bob.
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