Well ladies, here is the new, and taken to be improved treeless saddle. My saddle guy made an adjustable emergency grab strap to go on the front. I can adjust it down to get it out of the way if I like, or keep it just above the pommel in case of a hard spook....gives me at least a fighting chance! I added my EZride stirrups, with additional padding for the ball of my foot which is needing another steroid injection. You will see a ring at the back bottom of the flap and at an angle just behind the cantle is another. My stow-away water bottle holders will go there, one on each side. Center back is the crupper ring with leather crupper attached, and a multi-tool is attached at the ring there with fold out knife, wire snip, screw driver, etc. The little beaded things are my version of rhythm beads. I make these with beads, and bells. As the horse trots, the bells make a tinkling sound to ward off turkey, deer, etc. I have one hanging on each side, and usually clip a bell at her breast collar. Not obtrusively noisy, but a little advance warning to get the critters out of your way. Hanging off the front is a wintec english breast collar. I ordered cob sized, but had to have it really taken in to even begin to fit her. It is made from beta, so I can dunk it clean. The skito hasn't got here yet. I so..............wanted the old sand horses pattern, but doubt I'll get it as the pattern is discontinued. So we settled on your basic black, with grip strips, and split bottom, 3/4 inch inserts tapered. I still need a girth, but am undecided if I should use a short dressage girth, or the adapters that would allow me to use my western girth, which I have several.
Hoping...............Praying.......................that Phebes will accept this new equipment and not promptly unload me for the third time this season. ~Endurance Granny
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