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Whether you use show saddle locally or you participate in national competition, Lamb Saddle Company has the show saddle for you. If you can't find the show saddle that you like, please give us a call

TREE: Steel Equi-Fit fiberglass covered full quarter horse bars
Seat: 15" - 17" (17" extra large)
Cantle: 3 1/2"
Pelican Horn: 2W High. 2" Cap
Stirrup Leathers: 2 1/2" Blevins Leather Covered
Warranty: 5 year warranty

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Does Your Horse's Saddle Fit?

Is your horse exhibiting uncharacteristic performance or behavior issues? Well then, check his saddle. Badly fitting saddles account for a vast array of issues in the horse. Yet they often go undetected, either because people don't recognize the signs and symptoms of an improperly fitting saddle, or because they have no idea how to fix the problem.

This lack of knowledge can hurt our horses physically, diminish their ability to reach their full potential, and even label them as unpleasant or dangerous characters. Of course, saddle fit can't be blamed for all behavior and performance issues in the horse, but it is something that should always be considered. If you don't have the knowledge to determine whether your horse's saddle fits, enlist the help of a competent saddle fitter right away.

Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs

How do you know if your horse's saddle is uncomfortable? Easy. What does he have to say about it? Sure, your horse won't be able to communicate with you verbally. But his body language should tell you all you need to know if you take the time to listen. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Are the muscles in the top loin overly developed?

• Is the lower part of your horse's neck thicker than the top part because he hollows his back?

• Are the muscles in the hollow region behind my horse's shoulder diminished or atrophied from the nerves and muscles being pinched?

• When relaxing, does my horse have a dropped or sway back?

• Is there swelling or heat under the saddle area upon removal of the saddle?

• Is there raw or rubbed skin anywhere in the saddle area?

• Are there any white marks or bare patches on his back?

Once you've taken a good look at your horse, ask yourself the following questions about his behavior:

• Does he seem stiff?

• Does he hold his head high and stiff, and does he seem unwilling to accept the bit or rider's aids?

• Does he seem unwilling?

• Is he hard to catch?

• Does he jump around when being groomed, especially when you are grooming the back area?

• Does he hollow his back, buck, or move away when saddled?

• Does he dislike being girthed?

• Does he jig when being mounted?

• Does he toss his head while under saddle?

• Does he refuse to walk calmly on a long rein?

• Is he irritable in general?

• Does he have a hard time walking up or down hills?

• Are his gaits uneven?

• Does he have difficulty with one lead over another?

• Is he stiff on corners, bends, or circles?

• Does he have trouble getting down and back up again?

If you answered yes to more than one or two questions do your horse a big favor. Don't ride him under saddle again until a qualified vet or chiropractor has evaluated him. If your horse is diagnosed with back problems it is important to note that the saddle is not always to blame. However, taking a good constructive look at your saddle and how it fits your horse is a good place to start.

Good Saddle Fit

A saddle should fit both horse and rider, but don't think that just because you find it comfy your horse does too. How do you know if your horse's saddle fits? Check out the following tips:

• Sitting in the saddle with a relaxed seat and legs, check to make sure you have enough room to put your hand on your thigh between your legs and the pommel. You should also be able to fit the width of your hand between the back of your body and the rear arch. With the stirrups at the normal length, there should be an imaginary line gong through your shoulder, to your hip, to the center of your horse's balance, and finally, to your heel. So now we know the saddle fits you!

• But does it fit your horse? First of all, it should never interfere with your horse's movement in any way. There must be no contact between the saddle and the spine, which means you should see a clear channel of daylight down the spine from withers to loins.

• Check the width and length. With your weight in the saddle you should be able to fit two-and-a-half or three fingers between the pommel and the horse's withers. If there is space for four fingers the tree is too narrow. If there is space for two, it is too wide. Check to see how far the saddle goes toward your horse's hip bone. It should not be so long that it rubs the hip.

• The saddle should be stable and should never rock back and forth.

• Never commit to a saddle before taking it on a lengthy ride. There is no substitute for riding in it when it comes to finding a saddle that fits well

A comfortable saddle keeps your horse healthy in both mind and body. Now watch how far the two of you go!

Ron Petracek - Raised in southern Idaho, Ron loves horses and the outdoors. If you would like to join in and learn from the vast resources at our equine forum please visit http://www.horsechitchat.com 

American Idol & 2006 Washington Int.Horse Show

Photo Credit: Sandra Conchar and American Idol, winners of the $10,000 Ladies Side Saddle Stake at the Washington International Horse Show. Photo (c) 2006 Diana DeRosa.

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Washington, D.C. - October 26, 2006 -The traditional sport of Ladies Side Saddle was the beginning of an exciting evening program at the 48th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS). Competitors competed for a large purse and championship ribbons.

The 2006 WIHS serves as one of the country's most prestigious and competitive indoor equestrian events, with prominent riders, Olympic veterans, and superstar equines competing for top honors and fabulous prize money. The WIHS, held October 24 - 29, 2006, is located at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., home of the Washington International Horse Show since 2000.

The first competition in the Side Saddle Division was the Ladies Side Saddle Under Saddle, where the competitors were judged at the walk, trot and canter. The second class was the Ladies Side Saddle Hack, which includes their jumping two fences measuring at 2'6" in height. Finally, they competed in the $10,000 Ladies Side Saddle Stake.

Kit Roszko won both the Ladies Side Saddle Under Saddle and the Ladies Side Saddle Hack on a big chestnut gelding named Count On Me. Roszko got the ride on the Thoroughbred when her student and owner of the horse, Danielle Buhheit, had knee surgery 16 weeks ago.

Count On Me has been Zone 2 champion twice, champion at the Metropolitan National Horse Show and reserve champion at Harrisburg last week. Buhheit has owned him for four years, and this was their second trip to WIHS. The last time was in 2003, the last time that WIHS offered Side Saddle classes.

The $10,000 Side Saddle Stake class was sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Greenberg who are huge supporters of Side Saddle and also sponsor a Stakes class at the Upperville Horse Show. Tonight's Side Saddle Stake was a hunter class with eight fences set at 3' in height. The only difference in Side Saddle and any other jumping class is that they are not required to jump an in-and-out. There are eight single fences, judged as hunters, just in a different saddle, and they are the only hunter division that still carries appointments.

"Appointments give the sport a sense of tradition and artistry," Buhheit explained. "The appointments include a ladies sandwich case and flask and a stitched in bridle (bit is stitched in). The bit must be a Pelham or Full bridle. The horses are not allowed to wear a saddle pad, so the saddles must fit very well. Saddles are usually the most difficult to put together because it is so important that they fit perfectly," she added. "The rider must carry a pair of Whip Cord (Rain Gloves) underneath the off-side of the saddle, in case your leather gloves got wet out hunting. We also carry a traditional hunting whip with a lash and a thong to keep the hounds in line. The riding attire has a stock tie, plain hunting boots with a spur, and a top hat with a veil, and garters."

"People do not give horses enough credit for their versatility. A good egg is a good egg whether you are riding astride or aside; they ride the same way," Buhheit noted. " If you have a rotten astride, it will be rotten aside. I have never ridden a good horse that did not take to the side saddle. Any well schooled horse understands," she smiled.

Results of the $10,000 Ladies Side Saddle Stake

1. AMERICAN IDOL Sandra Conchar Mary L.Cramer 2. TRILLIUM Sally Weaver Melanie McCartney

3. COUNT ON ME Kit Roszko Danielle Buchhett

4. KEEGAN Debra Taylor Debra Taylor

5. SEA SALT Susanne Clifford Sally Lamb

6. AASPEN'S BLACK DIAMOND Lisa B. Friel Amy Jo Magee

7. ROUND MIDNIGHT Erica Bocaner Rachel Howell

The $10,000 Ladies Side Saddle Stake was won by Sandra Conchar aboard Mary L. Cramer's American Idol. "He is fabulous, and he is funny. We have a great time together. We are best friends!" Conchar said with excitement. "I could not ask for anything more from a horse." Conchar and the dark brown Thoroughbred, American Idol, took home a check for $5,000.

Grand Champion Ladies Side Saddle- Count On Me and Kit Roszko

Reserve Grand Champion Ladies Side Saddle - Sandra Conchar- American Idol - owned by Laura Cramer