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  1. I suspect you'll need to invest in a custom...

    I suspect you'll need to invest in a custom saddle :(
    I'd just leave her to grow up another year at least before starting any saddle work ...

    Another COTHer had a saddle done by Patrick Saddlery...
  2. then use a 4 year old human for your analogy if...

    then use a 4 year old human for your analogy if that better suits ...
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    Mini's require "mini-proof" fencing & may need to...

    Mini's require "mini-proof" fencing & may need to be dry lotted ;)

    If there is a CANTER in the state, you could foster for them (or other rescues), also check with local AC/shelters if they need...
  4. You KNOW that most posters just read the OP &...

    You KNOW that most posters just read the OP & contribute based upon that ...
    it's not ganging up, just everyone defending their much loved Pop Rocks

    OP was insistent that there was no...
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    :confused: if you actually select the 10 in...

    :confused: if you actually select the 10 in various calf sizes, they are ALL "No Longer Available"
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    I'd have no issue paying $250 to be a demo rider...

    I'd have no issue paying $250 to be a demo rider for this clinic
    Philippe Karl's School of Légèreté
    - that's less than the auditing :lol:
    Unfortunately it's not so simple to be a demo rider for...
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    Sorry to hear this :( I was rather excited to...

    Sorry to hear this :(
    I was rather excited to hear who was going & how it would all turn out - hope you find an alternate adventure soon :yes:
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    It's really about your leg not your height, ask...

    It's really about your leg not your height, ask Voltaire to send out the best fit demo they have for you & your horse :)
    If you've always ridden with very little flap, it may take a while to...
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    You might contact Bahr Saddlery...

    You might contact Bahr Saddlery as they are the Canadian dealer, someone will have ridden the saddle - Liz was very direct about saddles that would suit/not suit when I was shopping, so I suspect...
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    You might contact a few shops/reps/fitters that...

    You might contact a few shops/reps/fitters that deal extensively in Passier saddles & collect opinions :D

    Definitely speak with the fitter that just did your jump saddle & see what she thinks.
    ...
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    Just ask, it is quite easily done - I've seen one...

    Just ask, it is quite easily done - I've seen one locally but don't know if it was done aftermarket or at the time of order.
    Hmmm, quite liking the Bright Pink option - you could have this done just...
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    If you're ordering a saddle special built for...

    If you're ordering a saddle special built for you, request removable blocks (heavy duty velcro) so you can choose to ride without any blocks or adjust the positioning to better suit your leg as your...
  13. What does he do? What have you done/tried to...

    What does he do?
    What have you done/tried to desensitize him?
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    Are you denying that changes have been legislated...

    Are you denying that changes have been legislated with respect to the tanning/curing & dyeing processes of leather :confused:
    that leather available to saddle makers has changed :confused:

    Saddle...
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    Commiserations :( a bit late, but you might try...

    Commiserations :(
    a bit late, but you might try the new skin type bandages - lots of thin multiple coats, allowing it to dry in between, if you want it to hold.
    (note: the first might sting a bit...
  16. With this history & health issues, I'd just...

    With this history & health issues, I'd just re-home, if you can eke out a few $ great, but he is going to cost you $$$$ to maintain & keep & train & much more if you get seriously injured (even just...
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    The PE pads I looked at were standard dimensions...

    The PE pads I looked at were standard dimensions (they do offer an AP with a similar cut) but I was not over the top with the one I bought, some uneven stitching (on all the pads) & after a year of...
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    That's my vote as well :yes: You & I are very...

    That's my vote as well :yes:
    You & I are very much both on the same philosophical page :D
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    Equestrian Factory Outlet...

    Equestrian Factory Outlet retails them in Canada - they offer last years colors at the $50 rate (you can shop online for this years colours but they run closer to $100) - outer finish is a pseudo...
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    Compared to the usual run-of-fare that retails in...

    Compared to the usual run-of-fare that retails in the $35 - $85 range locally, the Anky pads are excellent value (I looked at some Eskadrons that were listed over $150, sure they were nice BUT not...
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    Here's a line-up photo...

    Here's a line-up photo of the Anky colours - a local shop offers 6-9 colors (do you want to count white, black & champagne?), they run ~$50 for dressage or jump style.
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    depending on the quality of instruction & they're...

    depending on the quality of instruction & they're boarding my horse for 4 days, no problem :yes:
    If it's just basic, basic then no ...
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    :lol: sounds like the Stabilizer we had on loan...

    :lol: sounds like the Stabilizer we had on loan last summer - Hammanol helped; depending on how the saddle's been cleaned/conditioned, you may need to strip off waxy residues, then start your own...
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    Trainer is an ex-judge, she noticed every minute...

    Trainer is an ex-judge, she noticed every minute detail about rider & horse turnout - it all forms part of the general impression: appearance won't overwhelm performance, but if you think it's not...
  25. If he truly has a wide shoulder, my experience...

    If he truly has a wide shoulder, my experience with Pessoa, Crosby, Barnsby was that even moving to a wide tree (horse needed a med tree at the time), the shoulder was still too narrow :(

    For...
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