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Callisto
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 Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 12:34:10 AM
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Oh Professinal Lurker, do you have photos of you on your Arab, aside? Would love to see some if you do  |
  Zahkira (GR Amaretto x Taffetta)
Linda
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Kes
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England
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 08:52:10 AM
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| Oh yes, if people have any photo's or video's I would love to see them also. |
    
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zaminda1
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 1:08:51 PM
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| How do I post photos? I have 1 of mine side saddle. |
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Callisto
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dawn
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 2:56:40 PM
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Hi, Lynn Russell does side saddle lessons on her cobs and she is a brilliant trainer. i had loads of lessons with ralph a year or so ago and she transformed us ( lessons were in normal saddle) and she really likes the arabs as used to show them (went to Hoys) . shes based in surrey
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Kes
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England
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 3:09:04 PM
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| Thanks Dawn, that's just over the Sussex border from me, not too far away :) |
Carole & Kes, West Sussex. |
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zaminda1
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arabesque
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 7:07:54 PM
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Lovely to see an arab side-saddle!
It's something I've been wanting to do, but my boy is short-backed, a max of 17" saddle. I'm only about 5', so I've been thinking that a 151/2" to 16" side saddle would be about right for me, but would this equate to larger than a 17" cross saddle? I don't want to waste Liz's time (or my money!) with a fitting if I already know that he won't be able to carry it. |
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zaminda1
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 7:12:38 PM
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| Mindles is 13.2, and I am not quite 5ft andshe only has a 15" normal saddle. I think the on in the pic is a 16" but it could only be a 15", I will ask my friend, whose saddle it is. |
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Kes
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England
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 7:21:12 PM
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Thanks for posting your picture Zaminda1, you both look fab  |
Carole & Kes, West Sussex. |
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plonker
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 7:23:56 PM
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| did not know lynn russell rode arabs,who did she take to hoys?of course the real side saddle person is the grand daughter of betty skeltern, cindy simms she s based in andover |
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zaminda1
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 7:34:15 PM
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| Thanks Kes, although I forgot to put my gloves on! Will try to get my friend to post some of her pics, her arab is beautiful, and they do lots of side saddle. |
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arabesque
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 7:52:04 PM
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Thanks Zaminda1, wasn't expecting such a quick reply! Your mare looks bigger than 13.2hh in that photo - very elegant, both of you!
There's a lot of interest in this thread - maybe we should organise an AL group visit to the national side saddle show this year . |
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zaminda1
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 7:59:53 PM
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| Yes don't tell her she is only tiny! We don't normally look so elegant, she prefers to be covered in mud, and is refered to as scruffy grey pony, however she prefersto be called The great Zaminda! |
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Vik1
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Posted - 03 Jul 2012 : 8:07:50 PM
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| I was watching the side saddle classes at the RHS the other week and its the first time Ive actually sat down and properly watched it. I really enjoyed it and has sparked my interest. My youngster doesnt really fit into any particular type. He has too much elevation for hunter or riding horse, not sport horsey enough to go against the big boys, your part bred showing seems to be all hacks so side saddle is something I quite fancy looking into once he's old enough. |
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kathleen
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England
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Posted - 10 Jul 2012 : 12:51:55 PM
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Would love to see photos
Kes i have some numbers from the side saddle association
But sadly i might have to wait a bit i have been having problems again
due to back again my next challenge will be walking without having to stop
due to pain. Did tell Doc today my plans had not stopped regarding riding
just changed to trying side saddle he did not say no but has asked if i can wait
until i see the pain therapy at the hospital on August 1st
At the end of the day i am only 37 so not ready to hang up my riding hat yet |
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Kes
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England
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Posted - 10 Jul 2012 : 1:41:38 PM
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Kathleen, fine by me, I ended up back at the osteopaths on Saturday  , also not quitting, I'm only 3? |
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kathleen
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Nashiba
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Posted - 10 Jul 2012 : 2:08:53 PM
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If I remember correctly Lynn Russell rode Carrick Crystif.I have really bad hip joints and I found side saddle far more comfy-didn't think I would be able to manage at all.
Will try and post a picture. |
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Kes
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England
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Posted - 10 Jul 2012 : 3:05:32 PM
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Kathleen - yes!!!
Nashiba - oh yes please, love to see :) |
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garnet
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Posted - 10 Jul 2012 : 7:12:39 PM
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I became expert at fitting the bun and veil when grooming for a side-saddle friend over many years and a selection of horses. The 3 day SSA show was like pony club camp for us!
Cindy Sims - not only Betty Skelton's granddaughter but also an excellent Arab judge. I was very sad to read that she was thinking of giving up judging because she was tired of abuse.
I agree that the way forward is to hire a saddle first of all before you commit to buying as the fit is important and a good quality one is too expensive to buy and then find it isn't right. I am sure the SSA will be able to put you in touch with someone in your area - round these parts it is Roger Philpott, but I am sure there will be someone nearer to you. Good luck! |
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Nashiba
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Posted - 11 Jul 2012 : 1:52:04 PM
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Hope this works.
This is Skanina now sadly no longer with us.She was Russian from the Greenfields Arabian Stud (Kerry Wilson).
So proud of her.
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Nashiba
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Kes
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England
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Posted - 11 Jul 2012 : 2:41:01 PM
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| Wow, now if I can look half as good as that I will be impressed!! Lovely, thank you for posting that Nashiba |
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Side saddle experts?
