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EL Compañero
The
first thing I would like to share with you is a type of
“saddle” I have tried.
It is a bareback pad of sorts, but not like anything I
have ever used. Once I tried it, I sold most of my saddles
since I knew I would never use them again.
First,
let me explain, that I have had one heck of a time fitting my
horses with good fitting saddles.
I did find a woman that made one to fit wonderfully,
but that is another column!
This bareback pad is a full sized skin (comes in many
different colors) that extends down on both sides of your
horse. There is a
sewn suede pocket on the underside with a Velcro strip that
makes insertion for the 1” foam easy to remove
It enables you to feel every movement of your horse and
the suede is like glue with most fabrics that you would wear.
It is a non slip feel.
The girth system consists of
a nylon billet and cinch strap. Additional "D"
rings are attached for application of stirrups (stirrups and
leathers not included.) It
has two saddle strings on the top rear to use to attach a
cantle bag or just for decoration and a finished look. The
sides come down far enough to keep the sweat and dirt off of
your breeches or jeans or whatever you may be wearing…I have
even ridden in shorts and never had a blister.
I
use mine with stirrups for one of my horses and use it to
mount as I would any saddle.
I have not had it slip yet. It is very lightweight and
easy to travel with.
The
BEST thing is, this pad is washable!
Just take out the foam and undo the concho and strings
and throw it in the machine, take it out hang it up and let it
dry ready to use again and again.
You
can also use pommel packs or cantle bags with it.
Some cantle bags work better than others and there are
some for long rides that work great.
The
website is Elcompanero.com ….. I will bet if you try it, you will never go back to using a
saddle.
Let
us know how you like it or if you have a question about
something I may have tried.
I will be glad to tell you what I found that I like and
what I don’t like about a product.
This is strictly non-biased information as I am not
“given” anything to try.
To
come…winter blankets/sheets
Lorraine
Email
either info@nchorsenews.com
or Lorraine at pasofino@mail.celito.net
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