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Post by mickey on Jan 1, 2007 14:07:20 GMT -1
Ideas?
Ive always had a problem getting on- Im quite nervous since Mickey sodded off sideways as I was half on and I landed on my face years ago.
Yeti doesnt stand still so I usually get someone to hold him- hopeless if I want to ride and no ones around! I also get them o hold a stirrup as his saddle tends to slip. He is a barrel- and it doesnt matter how tight his girth is it still slips if no one is holding the stirrup. Saddle fits- all 3 saddles he's had have done the same.
Any ideas?
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Post by greydales on Jan 1, 2007 14:28:13 GMT -1
Have you tried any of the non-slip girths or pads Em? I have a Barnsby Grip Pad and also an Impakt pad, both of which are pretty good at making the saddle stay put. The Pro Choice girth is very effective although some horses can react to the neoprene; it gave Dan and Dancer girth galls.
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Post by mickey on Jan 1, 2007 17:52:47 GMT -1
No I havent Gill- will have a look ta  Currently got a leather girth and whatever numnah or saddle cloth I can find. |
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Post by merlinalison on Jan 1, 2007 18:51:30 GMT -1
I second the Barnsby Grip Pad - its made a huge difference to Ms saddle. Must admit I much prefer having someone holding M and a stirrup though. . . . Other thing I found when doing my riding and road safety was that if I held on to the stirrup on the off side with my right hand instead of the saddle when mounting from the ground I could help to hold the saddle in positino myself -only works on a shortissh horse t hough!
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Post by AliandDolly on Jan 1, 2007 19:08:27 GMT -1
i have the same trouble with harvey i think its him lopsided and me
alixx
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Post by admin on Jan 1, 2007 22:22:34 GMT -1
I've tried a few non slip products and the best was the cheapest!!! It's like a rubbery dishcloth which you stick under the saddle. It's made a huge difference to Tilly's saddle which always slipped too.
OLivia
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Post by SuzieP on Jan 1, 2007 22:42:06 GMT -1
Alison - I'm trying to work out how you do that - holding the stirrup yourself......could you do instructions for dummies....please! LOL
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Post by merlinalison on Jan 2, 2007 9:01:45 GMT -1
Sorry - I should have said stirrup leather! You grasp the leather at the top just below the bar (or as far down as you can reach) and pull down on the leather. Its not as stable as someone else holding the stirrup for you but an improvement on nobody holding it. Long arms would help too....
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Post by shiatsudales on Jan 2, 2007 11:59:56 GMT -1
Sorry - I should have said stirrup leather! You grasp the leather at the top just below the bar (or as far down as you can reach) and pull down on the leather. Its not as stable as someone else holding the stirrup for you but an improvement on nobody holding it. Long arms would help too.... I do this one as well and it works. Are you using a mounting block or mounting from the ground? |
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Post by greydales on Jan 2, 2007 13:35:55 GMT -1
I put my left hand with reins either on the neck or hold some mane, and put my right hand on the right side of the saddle when mounting and kind of push down so I am not dragging the saddle over. I always mount from something if I can help it!
The Fhoenix saddle in particular does tend to slip when mounting a very barrel shaped horse (as all mine are) and I've found the anti slip pads a real help.
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Post by mickey on Jan 2, 2007 18:09:26 GMT -1
Will have a look and definately try Olivia's as a quick try solution!
I get on from a chair 99% of the time- its only at a show or if I get off out hacking that its a floor job. Will also try holding the stirrup leather. Thanks!
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Post by harveydales on Jan 2, 2007 20:12:36 GMT -1
Gill - does the Barnsby Grip pad fit the Fhoenix? If so I might try and get one. I also hole the opposite stirrup leather like Alison. My mounting block at home is high enough for me to step right onto the saddle without putting my left foot in the stirrup at all - I'm all for making life easy!
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Post by mickey on Jan 2, 2007 20:36:58 GMT -1
Id have a mounting block high enough but I need a movable chair to chase his lordship round the yard with 1st!
Ive tried and tried and tried to teach him how to stand still- at least he now will stand with someone at his head without backing him into a stable door first!
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Post by dollylanedales on Jan 2, 2007 22:12:32 GMT -1
I can vouch for what Olivia said about the rubbery dishcloth!! It does look like a holey dishcloth, but it works, and we have never had any problems with Tilly's saddle.
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Post by dalesponyrider on Jan 3, 2007 8:48:21 GMT -1
What dishcloth is that then? Have you the name of it or a photo by any chance?
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Ridgelane Duke 
Country Rose
Currently got a leather girth and whatever numnah or saddle cloth I can find.
