Saddles and Sales

First of all, I FINALLY got a dressage saddle, and it was no easy task! I tried contacting roughly 5 tack stores all across the U.S. to find dressage saddles with no such luck. They either never returned my emails, couldn't find the saddle I was asking about, or just flat didn't know. To top off fighting tack stores, I was also fighting my horse. Stretch is extremely hard to fit because of his high, narrow Thoroughbred withers that go down into a wide, sloping shoulder and a flat back. After doing some research, I realized that the medium gullet saddle that I was using previously was pinching his shoulders. I ended up going with a Duett Largo dressage saddle that I found on consignment at the Southern Hills Tack Shop in Jenks, OK. I was concerned about how it would fit because it is stamped a 36. Fortunately, it fits his shoulders nicely and a wither riser pad will easily fix the rest. Not only did it fit him, but I love it as well! It is virtually impossible to get into a bad position and the wide twist from the wide tree fits my hips much better. Cue sigh of relief! I must say, if anyone reading this gets a chance to stop by the tack shop, please do so. They are helpful and have a huge inventory of quality products!

Now how about a Stretch update? His weight has improved drastically since bringing him back home, as well as his happiness. He is back to his constantly playful self and just looks healthy again. Nothing could make me happier. Previously I mentioned that I was having his shoes pulled for the winter and that seems to be creating just as many problems as having shoes on. Stone bruises and thrush oh my! It seems like I can't win with him sometimes. The farrier is supposed to be out Friday and we will re-evaluate the situation and go from there. At least his feet LOOK good now! Im trying to find the positive here, Okay?!

As for work, things could not be better. The babies are coming along great and there has been an immense amount of interest in the older sale horses. A updated Frederiksborg Horse Farm website is also in the works with a goal of being launched by the end of the week. Fingers crossed! Pictured below is FHF Kristiana. She is a 4yo Frederiksborg mare that is currently offered for sale. Doing W/T/C under saddle, goes over cavalettis, and is learning leg yield. She is a wonderful dressage prospect with good self carriage and three smooth gaits.