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  1. Jan. 31, 2013, 05:18 PM #1
    sheltona01
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    Default Black Saddle?

    I am looking for a used saddle, however it has proven hard to do. I know what I want, I just need to find it used.

    Is a black saddle a complete no in the Hunter ring? I am mainly an eventer, but I move a lot, so I maybe doing hunters in a few years. I found a saddle with everything I need, but it is black.

    TIA

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  2. Jan. 31, 2013, 06:07 PM #2
    Kat.
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    black in the hunter ring is generally a pretty big no-no
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  3. Jan. 31, 2013, 06:10 PM #3
    Come Shine
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    What level are you planning on showing?

    If the saddle is perfect for what you need now, I would buy it. You can always keep an eye out for a brown one over the next few years.

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  4. Jan. 31, 2013, 07:22 PM #4
    sheltona01
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    It would be local level, 2' maybe 2'6". My horse is older, so I would not push him anymore than that height. He just turned 20 this year.

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  5. Jan. 31, 2013, 07:30 PM #5
    Come Shine
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    I wouldn't worry about the colour of the saddle. That's great he's still going strong at 20!

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  6. Jan. 31, 2013, 07:38 PM #6
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    My last horse took the provincial championship in road hack in a black saddle. It is not the 'in' color but I really doubt you'll be penalized because of it. I think as long as you have a well presented clean turnout (match your bridle to your saddle) you'll be fine. Especially at the local level.

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  7. Jan. 31, 2013, 08:10 PM #7
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    The railbirds won't like it. The judges probably won't GAS.

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  8. Jan. 31, 2013, 08:12 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by caballero View Post
    The railbirds won't like it. The judges probably won't GAS.
    Haha...this!
    Always remember that "perfection" is the mortal enemy of "excellence."

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  9. Jan. 31, 2013, 08:14 PM #9
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    Check out the photos in this thread.

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  10. Jan. 31, 2013, 09:58 PM #10
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    When you canter around the course and lay down a perfect trip no one is going to be able to tell (or care) that your saddle is black and not very dark brown.
    Not all those who wander are lost
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  11. Feb. 1, 2013, 04:22 PM #11
    janedoe726
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    I have a black saddle. I didn't mean to buy a black one, but I found this one used (but pretty much brand new). It's a very expensive big name brand which was a custom order but never picked up. Well, whoever ordered it must be my twin and her horse must be my horse's twin because you couldn't ask for a better fit for either of us. And I got it for a steal! Who cares about the color- how much of a saddle really shows while you're in the ring anyway!
    "Life is too short to be a slave to the whims of others." -- RugBug, COTH

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  12. Feb. 1, 2013, 05:28 PM #12
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    Buy your black saddle and don't worry about it. I doubt anyone will even notice while you're in the ring...and if anyone says anything to you, they're petty.
    I heard a neigh. Oh, such a brisk and melodious neigh as that was! My very heart leaped with delight at the sound. --Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  13. Feb. 1, 2013, 05:33 PM #13
    jlphilli
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    Quote Originally Posted by caballero View Post
    The railbirds won't like it. The judges probably won't GAS.
    LOVE.
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