I’ve been looking for so long for a good brand to start up my young horse and I guess i found it. You are a savior.

Very helpful information about the non-slip suede. I didn't realize that, as a novice rider. Thank you 😊

Wintec should give you another endurance saddle. You are practically the only review on the endurance saddle!

Ohhh wow that's a very nice saddle that you have there that is very nice can't wait to see it in action there endurance rides, and all there 🐎👍🐴👍😁😳👍

Love your new saddle. Love how excited you are yo test it.

"Well the coat's off, and I'm still on..." Oh Tara, priceless! I had to think, did I ever take my coat off? Because I don't ever remember taking off my coat once I went back in memory, how strange! I think because it was either very cold (where I'd never take off my coat) or very warm (where I'd never put one on). Obviously if even Apollo had the same reaction it's definitely a "thing" with horses, which miraculously I avoided. I'd love a suede type saddle just for that reason you discussed, more "stickability." We still own a beautiful plantation saddle with a gentle forward "roll" to inhibit flying forward/off... It's so old now not sure if I'd trust it without a complete rebuild. My twin had bought an Australian saddle with a suede seat and pronounced roll, said she'd never felt that secure, she loved it. It was marvelous to see you with Farouk and new saddle, also to see Ike's handsome face, heart melter he is. Can't wait to see tomorrows video :)

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

tfs ♥️💜💚💙💛

Love Farouk's new saddle! He looks quite handsome in it.

Loved the video. Looking forward to see how you get on with the saddle on rides, lots of rings to tie things to. Exciting. Interesting information about the wow saddles, I watch a few videos on KZread about them and it seemed complicated and expensive. Looking forward to your next video.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

you're right about Wow. The worst thing is they don't care if you're unhappy with the fitting, no after sales service, which makes them very expensive as you have to pay more to have it sorted out.

Saddle looks comfortable. Ike on the job checking out what you're doing👍hope the saddle works out for you👍😁time will tell😁

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed!

You're doing well Tara.😊😊😊😊😊😊

Love the new saddle! It looks smashing! Can’t wait for your first “out on the trail” test drive.

That thigh brace looks like an excellent idea.

It’s very nice Farouk made me laugh.I had to show my husband the look on his little face. I’m hoping for a new saddle for my 50th birthday.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

all crossed here for you 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞😊

He is gorgeous ❤️

Also I have been waiting for this video for forever.Love you Tara and I love horses.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

🥰

Gorgeous saddle!

Congratulations on your new saddle! As for the girth... I'm glad the third time was a charm for you! 😁

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

Very interesting learning about the saddle you used for endurance on Farouk. Farouk stood like a champ as you mounted then tried adjusting the girth. Also while you were taking off your jacket. It was nice seeing Ikie.

@Tara101

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Mum what’s that flappy thing!!! ...he did do well, as you say you were still on. Saddle looks brilliant

I think they modelled that off an old Aussie stock saddle. Knee rolls are fabulous for riding out in the trails and training. I love the deep seat. Suede even fake is gonna make you stick like glue! I think it’s a fabulous saddle and Farouk looks comfortable. A great investment for safety!

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Well i didnt know that about taking jackets off before, thanks Tara, good to know. What a beautiful model you have there! And such a good boy, too, standing still for you. I look fwd to more tmw! And thank you also to Rens and Ikie for contributing. And Apollo whose gorgeous face was watching as we were Farouks new saddle XXXX

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

New saddle looks amazing on him you look so comfortable 🤩 and well done Farouk for standing so well for you to take your coat off.....can't wait to see how you get on tomorrow x 🐴🥕🥕

Love the new saddle 😍

I love your New Saddle it looks great. Good to know how comfortable it is for you and Farouk. I do so love watching you with your Horses, thank you so much for sharing your Videos.

Awwww Farouk is more handsome every time I see him he’s adorable a very good boy . Best wishes with the new Saddle

I also have a Wintec. Mine is an Australian Pro Stock. My saddle fitter told me it is very important to have a good thick saddle pad that HAS to be of natural fibers only. He loves synthetic saddles. But said he had seen horses with damaged backs because synthetic retains and reflects body heat back at the horse. Which, as he put it, cooks the horses back muscles during long rides and hot days. Signs of that damage start showing up as white patches on the fur in the area under the saddle. Just something to watch out for. He recommended wool. That being said, my Wintec is extremely comfortable for me and I love that I can adjust the saddle's fit as my Moriesian mare gains and loses weight during the course of the year. I also like how grippy the suede like material feels. Especially when I wear my Buckwild breeches. They have silicone dots on the areas that contact the saddle. Which adds more security to my seat. I have been using regular English stirrup leathers with mine. Do you like the Wintec straps that hold on the irons? I have been on the fence about switching over to them.

@Tara101

7 ай бұрын

tfs. It is important to make sure which ever numnah you use it is lifted up into the spine of the saddle this allows air to pass along the horses back as a coolant and keeps the weight off the withers. I use webber type leathers on all my horses much less bulk under my leg.

@Gingerwalker.

7 ай бұрын

@@Tara101 Yes the lift is also important. Thanks for the input on the webbers. It is good to know they are less bulky.

Well done, Farouk!🐴 You stood still when Mum removed her jacket! 💕🥕💕🥕💕🥕💕 Brave Lad!

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

😁

Bless Farouk, he was frightened, but you calmed him down with you staying calm.

Farouk has become more muscular of late, very well-behaved!

I know nothing about saddles, but that looks like a winner. And Farouk looks very handsome sporting it. 🐴 And like to say hello to Apollo, the most handsome Friesian horse ever..

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

thanks 🥰

Reminds me of how he reacted to the water when you tried to cool him down on the long distance ride. They all have a 'thing' don't they!

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

yep Farouk more than most

Your new saddle looks so nice. I love your horse. He is so cute. And he's got a lovely personality. Stay safe

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Out of all the saddles I have owned our Wintec's were the best. My old dressage saddle was the only leather one I was sad to part with. I love that saddle! Farouk looks so handsome. He is just such a lovely arab.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

thanks😊

Through your recommendations I will look at Wow saddles when it's time for Hamish, just hope they do ones suitable for Clydsdales. That saddle looks great a Farouk, looking forward to tomorrow's video. Thank you Tara. ❤

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

I don't recommend Wow at all. I recommend Wintec as very well priced and easy to fit.

@amandabrown364

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tara101 oh god! Am so sorry I got the name wrong, lol am definitely having a blonde week! Yes Wintec! I've wrote to down now. 🤣❤

Oh how cool! Congratulations! Tara, you are so pretty! So pretty! Desensitizing Farouk....I guess it's just going to take time. I love you so dearly. Hugs

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Hi.. I use to fit wintec and thorowgood synthetic saddles when we had the equestrian and fishing tackle shop... I bought an endurance saddle for my Welsh cob it had pimples on the seat which was great a lovely saddle to ride in...until a farmer drove me off the road with his tractor... Even though it was a bridle way.... 🚜🙄.. Hence being in a wheelchair.. Love synthetic tack just so easy to look after and as you say not as slippy slidy as a leather one... 🤔😊

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

so very sorry to hear of your dreadful accident, I hope the farmer was caught, imprisoned and had to also pay you a great deal of compensation, not that it makes up for being unable to walk.

@vmc9644

3 жыл бұрын

@@mdee860 hi..It brought me to tears reading about your sad and very bad accident ..apart from me being unable to walk although I can stand, pain is the worst part off most days as you probably know, I did start riding again at the RDA but with lockdown I am unable to do so at the moment..I was really enjoying it though not the same as having your own horse..I enjoy Tara's videos especially when she gose out into the countryside one thing I really miss going for long walks into the woods although there are a few wheelchair walks around here..But my accident had abit if an upside as I didn't drive so while I was laid around in hospital for 6 month I though I'd learn my highway code and took driving lessons in a hand controlled car( bit like driving a dodgem car 😂😂) Now I can get out with my mobility scooter and my lovely saluki dog to different places and not rely on other people...I hope this lockdown it not to much of a pain for you and that you are coping ok and looking forward to Christmas although it's going to be a different kind of Christmas for everyone..lots of love from V...xx

@vmc9644

3 жыл бұрын

@@mdee860 hi, no I didn't learn to drive my car in covid I learnt when I broke my neck that was 26 year ago, when I was stuck in hospital... ..my accident was when I was 32 yrs old ...RDA..is riding for the disabled don't know if your in the UK or other..But the one I go to is very good I learn with all kinds of broken people..😂😂 The horses are very good all cob type best thing is we don't just ride round the school we go on hacks..I get on with the use of a hoist lifts you up then puts you back down in the saddle...I only just started again in march and it was watching Tara's channel that set me off and got me started so Tara's to blame 😂😂😂😂x

@vmc9644

3 жыл бұрын

@@mdee860 There will be something similar to RDA i would think in the us I'm sure iv seen some on KZread...But clear it with you Dr first..Mine said no at first but then said yes , exercise good for my tight rusty joints..We have a laugh when I get spasms in my legs and they jump about poor horse dosnt't know if he's coming or going😂😂..I was up to jumping tiny poles and I mean tiny you can just see abit if day light under the pole...I don't think you forget how to ride just find a different way of doing it like everything 😂😂 First time you get on a horse again you think wow this is higher than I remember.😂.x

fantastic, thanks Tara

My horse used to puff up whenever I even touched him with the girth. I started to just connect the girth, get on and tighten from atop. For whoever reason he didn’t keep puffing up when I was atop. Horses are smile makers. As to taking off my jacket, i’f lean forward across his neck and he didn’t mind my removing my jacket. Sitting up and trying to remove jacket or getting anything from the saddle bag was a dancing opportunity.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

tfs 😊

Saddle looks really smart and comfy. 🙂

Yay for a new saddle for Farouk I love the new dressage saddle, it fits Farouk very well I enjoy being around with horses

Very smart Tara, be interesting to hear your views after riding in it and I believe it’s adjustable so that you can find the best leg position. I notice you’ve gone for black, so now on your shopping list will be a nice black bridle 😊 You are so right to be cautious when taking your coat off, many years ago I witnessed a nasty accident where the rider did just that and the horse literally exploded, she came off and got kicked in the face, resulting in a nasty injury requiring stitches and the horse remained very weary for a long time after. Although this was over 30:years ago, it’s one thing that I have always been careful with ever since, same with anyone else who witnessed it. Looking forward to part 2 😊

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

tfs Mel 🥰

Tara beautiful. envy. I already know what gift I will make 😊😉🤗

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Gift?

@aniaaniuszowska9431

4 жыл бұрын

what my husband can buy me 😉

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

@@aniaaniuszowska9431 great!

I have this saddle, & like it very much. Very good for riding the youngsters, as well as steep ups & downs.

Beautiful saddle. 🐴🐴

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

I think so too!

I just love opening these videos and there is Tara smiling! Such a joy to see and makes me smile. Thank you! Still in semi-quarantine in Florida. Waiting until Phase 3 to start my riding lessons with my daughter and granddaughter. Life is a bit difficult dealing with an aging parent with Alzheimer’s. Thank you for bringing joy into each day. All of you are very special.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

tfs Cheryl 🥰

I just found this video today after I saw your video at Castle Howard with Farouk. Miss one day and I'm clueless. Thanks for making this video.

Very interesting to learn about Farouk's new saddle! Enjoy your day!

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

They are both absolutely beautiful horses, they just appear calm & content, clear indication of a happy home. I've set myself a goal to either have a horse on loan or to buy one within the next 2 years. Had a bad riding accident some years ago, which completely ruined my leg so have some confidence building ahead of me but cant imagine a life without these magical animals ❤

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear you have this dream in your mind, all the best🥰

@julieadamson6537

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tara101 thank you Tara, watching your videos has just completely inspired my goals to get back out there again 🤗❤

The saddle looks like it’ll have less roll on it ,and a better grip for you tara..very smart.

Nice saddle!! My horses always spooked when i took my coat off too.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

tfs 😊

I've not seen such a snug saddle before. Looks comfy.

I like the saddle. Those knee guard thingos are good - a bit like a western saddle - I like the idea for security. And LOVE the pseudo suede fabric - brilliant idea for ‘sticking’ 👍👍👍 Never knew that horses freak out when you take your jacket off! Don’t think I’ve ever taken a jacket off while I was on a horse and now I’m thinking, lucky I didn’t!! 😆 Such a business buying a saddle I hadn’t really thought about it, having only ever ridden other people’s horses. Looking forward to tomorrow’s instalment 😃👏👏👏

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

thanks Cathie 😃

Really really nice!!😊💖❤🌹

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@AnimaltestedLoveapproved

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tara101 ☺😘💖

That's a very smart saddle Tara. I'm interested in how mud will clean off it, maybe a suede saddle cleaning tutorial in the future?! Xxx

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

as it is flux suede , just a damp cloth and a soft brush after😊

@vmc9644

4 жыл бұрын

Very easy to clean if you get it muddy just brush off and looks like new... 😊

@jeanfish7

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tara101 Hushpuppy saddle!:) ( Hushpuppy was a brand of shoe:)

Saddle looks really nice! I guess taking on and off coats can be something new to practice on. :-)

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

The new saddles looks nice against Farouk's dark mane and tail. Enjoy it in good health. Happy Trails.

Hi Tara, what a lovely saddle you look comfy on that, Farouk seems at ease with it too apart from your coat removal but that's something you can train him on isn't it, I hope you had a lovely weekend and are nicely relaxed, not to mean to put a damper on things but they think that there's a second wave coming in this virus, I personally think we're in for quite a long haul even though they need to get the economy moving I don't think this virus is going away any time soon, what a mess hey, we just have to try and get on with things and be careful and use our commonsense though that by today's standards is a super power, anyhow my lovely you enjoy your new saddle and your rides I love coming along with you as you brighten all my days along with your boys onwards and upwards and all that jazz, big hugs to you all, lovely to see Ren's and little big boss who's still as gorgeous as ever, Ren's not bad either lol xxxxxx

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

I think the same as you we are in for a very long haul

@shelleyyates6855

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tara101 Great minds think alike hun, hugs x

Very nice saddle Tara the test will obviously be when cantering and galloping it looks very comfortable. I once got thrown off taking my jumper off when I was walking one of the race horses on quiet country lanes, huge mistake I ended up with a huge boiled egg size lump on the side of my knee got checked out an the doctor said with me been so supple I was lucky I hadn’t broken anything just badly bruised. A radox bath helped but I couldn’t ride for 2 days! Never did I do that again in my riding career. Enjoy the new saddle thanks for sharing stay safe and healthy.😎

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

tfs Christine 🥰

Love the LeMieux numnah, I have a few of the dressage squares and they come in some lovely colours as well. The endurance saddles are such a good choice when you ride out a lot and even have the little d's to hand some little saddle bags off if needed. I have saddle packs when I go out with a first aid kit and snake bandages etc, but as I ride in a dressage saddle, these go up the front on the front saddle d's. Looks lovely and comfortable

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Love the look of the new saddle on Farouk! Hope it's as effective as it looks🖤💜🧡

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

That's a really nice looking saddle! With the suede seat and pronounced leg rolls, it looks really secure. The only English saddle I ever rode in didn't have any leg rolls and I didn't like it after having only ridden in a western style. I think I might like that one more than the western ones I used to ride in. I hope you enjoy it, especially when you can get back to endurance riding. 😍🐎

A lovely room to sit in on a spring day, enjoying the sun and early warmth. I took a peek at the Wintec company site, and was reminded how I was lectured about my expensive tastes going all the way back to intermediate school [there's a saddle still sitting in the family's tack room which was the first Austrian high knee roll that my grandparents bought me as a birthday present when I started competition jumping 60 years ago. My family definitely got their money out of it; there are my cousins' children - the age of my grandchildren - still using it for lessons and generally hacking around - it has held up extremely well through the years, with minor bits having been replaced or updated]. It was strange to hear you talking about not having experience with the knee rolls! My preference was always very pronounced knee rolls, definitely for jumping and even for trail riding; I hated the so-called Park Seat which had wide, slick fenders, but no rolls, and would only use one if required. I could not imagine riding even today without very pronounced knee rolls. P.S.: I remember, on a very warm day, deciding to take off my jacket and tying the sleeves around my waist. The gelding I was riding was very nervous through the procedure. However, he and I parted company very percipitiously when a breeze caught my tails and bounced then off his rump. Just sustained bruises I remember, but I NEVER tried that trick again!

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

many thanks for sharing 😂👍😊

Hi Tara, thanks for the excellent explanation on your choice. As a non-rider I can understand what you have explained re the saddle. Knee roll looks handy, like a western saddle. Hi Rens, like your explanation too. 🐴🥕🙏👍🌈

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

It looks really nice on him, Tara. It got me thinking back to the first synthetic saddle that I purchased for my Anglo -Arab mare. She was of a fine build and short coupled. I bought in the 1980's when they first became a thing. Naturally, saddles have developed a lot since then. But I purchased it mainly for day trips to the beach and for riding in very muddy conditions. It came from Walsall in Birmingham and I think I paid all of about £70.00 for it? So easy to clean! To this day, I still have it as a keeps sake and its still in fairly good condition. The manufacturers name was Thorowgood saddles. So after watching your video, I was curious to see if The Company was still on the go? Lo and behold, yes they are! The modern day prices have gone up some what though :-)

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

I had a Thorowgood many years ago 👍

@animalauntiebev7596

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tara101 Ha! Our wold is getting smaller. As a small child I used to visit Mother Shipton's cave to wish for a pony. At the age of 11 my wish came true :-)

I recently bought a synthetic shoulder relief girth, as my lads saddle was moving forward as his butt has come up in the last month or so. Certainly cheaper than a new saddle! So far it has worked a treat, saddle stays put, does not pinch his shoukders, and he does not knock into the girth when he trots. I am thinking that I may invest in a Winteck, because it has the ability to change with his growth (he's 5 so still 2 years before he reaches maturity), and I can hose it off easily, as it is VERY dusty here (N Arizona). Also, I will be looking for something with very short panels to suit his short back... My biggest problem with his current saddle, is that the girth straps have a fabric on the back of them, which makes it impossible to find the strap holes while in the saddle - and forget it when you have gloves on! It was a cheap saddle/bridle combo purchased from Amazon, and it has paid for itself. Over the next few months I will be looking for a saddle for him. I was considering dressage girths - not even thinking about the practicality of doing them up from the saddle! Glad you mentioned that. 😁

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

You have to lean over to do up the dressage girth from the saddle but I did it easily, however Rens had to help put the keeper in the correct position but now I know this I will make sure it's right before I get on.

@caroledavis9362

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tara101 Did Farouk seem to prefer the two straps rather than one wide band? Just curious. When I rode years ago, it was with a webbing girth, that used to roll up when it got sweaty, and always looked like it was uncomfortable (wasn't my tack, and there were not many options back then). Mine is a lot less naggy now with the wide set back girth 😊

It's a beautiful saddle, and it looks like it fits you and Farouk well. I miss his orange saddle pad! I look forward to seeing how the saddle works for both of you for a short hack. Those knee rolls look like they might take some getting used to, especially in a rising trot. So far so good! Well done! Xoxoxo PS We'll done with removing your jacket. I'm wracking my brain trying to remember taking off a jacket in the saddle but for the life of me I can't do it. As much as my brother and I rode out, in all kinds of weather, I cannot imagine we did not take off a jacket from time to time, but the particular memory evades me!

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Helen🥰

@helencollins4462

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tara101 my pleasure, dear lady.

Nice 👍🏻 the saddle seems ok too

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

It is!

@vanessaserafino9599

4 жыл бұрын

Tara nice to hear that

Saddle looks nice. I am eager to hear how you like it on trail and at different gaits. Do keep us posted.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

We will

Thanks for that. Beautiful saddle. The suede is a very good idea. I don't know what it is about the jacket removal that spooks them. He stood very well until the very last, so I thought he did well. I had a quarter horse on the farm who was the calmest horse … honestly as a 4 year old, he seemed unshakeable. He had plenty of get up and go, (for me!) but he was very calm. I remember going for a walk with him, with my little sister on his back. A bunch of bees came around and she had a melt down on him, shrieking and waving her arms and he didn't bat an eye. Mind you I was standing beside him. We had draft horses too and they were the same. Very mellow fellows and really gentle. But I never tested taking my coat off on them.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

tfs Penny 🥰🐴

I will watch this with interest as this is the saddle I was thinking of for my young arab in about a years time so you can be the 'ginuea pig'. He is in the GP wintec like yours at moment but is very spooky and reactive so thought the endurance seemed a good option for stay-on-ability!

Tara what a nice looking saddle you have for Farouk. He was so well behaved when you were putting in on in his stall, he was very patient and still. Looking forward to tomorrow’s video to see if you do stay on board. I’m pulling for you!

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

👍 thanks 😊

I had my first buck today and went over some jumps my teacher was really proud🥰

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

well done and did you stay on after the buck?

Knee roll both front AND back -- looks pretty secure. Most riding I've done has been in a Western saddle, so we have a high pommel and cantle. In the pony rides for the little kids, they attach a seat belt to the saddle to keep the kids from falling off.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

I never knew they put a seat belt on 😂👍🤣

Saddle looks good, I watch Jason Kingsley who does modern history, jousting etc. He has a Spanish saddle as well as medieval ones. The Spanish saddle looks so comfortable, really sort of encloses the rider. You will have to go on a long ride now, similar to an endurance. The terrain you and Steve were doing the other day would have been a good test .

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

👍 will do 😊

I absolutely LOVE Wintec saddles! I don't have one, but I rode for many years in a Wintec dressage saddle. It's nice to see this style because when I eventually get another saddle I'm not sure which Wintec I chose. I currently just have a regular leather all purpose. I had to laugh as you were tightening the girth and Farouk was letting out some...um...air 😂😂😂

Glad your happy with your new saddle. 😊 Not being a horse person I would have never known that it so hard to take your coat off! Probably like trying to remove it in the car with the seatbelt on.

My OTTB started off in a wintec and I loved the light weight of them and the stickiness to the saddle with jodpurs. But in the end as he got a bit older his shape changed and i moved on to a Centaur. I loved that saddle. My gf has it now. She also bought a station bred horse and purchased a wintec western for him and she loves it.

I bought a 32” cinch for my new horse, and it still may be to small, but way to big for my ponies. My next saddle will be for English endurance riding, that’ll be interesting, I never rode English before, I might need some Velcro on my seat, since there is no saddle horn to grab, if and when needed.

Nice!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🐴🐴🐴🐴🌟

i have this saddle and it is my favourite!! so comfortable 😍

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

great!

Ohhh how exciting! Have you cantered with it yet? I really like the look of that one,it looks very secure with the knee and thigh blocks🙂

Hi, your saddle reminds me of the Australian style of saddle I use to use for trail riding. Comfortable and extra bracing for balancing on uneven trails. Mine was smooth leather not suede type. Your’s will give you alittle more friction to stay in the saddle. Good Luck

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

It does!

How exciting for Farouk a brand new saddle. It looks great on Farouk. Is the saddle pad connected to the saddle? Farouk is doing very well.🥕🥕🥕🥕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

no it's separate

Wintecs are good saddles. In my youth I used one when breaking in horses. They are light weight and tend to fit high withered horses and of course are very durable. That saddle puts your leg in a lovely position it looks comfortable.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

👍🥰🐴

I never seen a saddle like that. I hope it will be comfortable on a long ride.

@vmc9644

4 жыл бұрын

They are very comfortable and hold your leg in the correct position... 😊

It is always a challenge trying to get the right size girth, inspite of measuring! That saddle looks very comfy and and secure for the rider. I have had wintecs before. They are very grippy. You could probably ride in your pajamas on one! 😄 the outside blocks will come in handy for those unexpected shys! I ride Jack in a close contact hunt saddle. I like it ok, but I realy prefer my all purpose. However, it doesn't fit Jack properly.😏I guess that's how some horse people end up with 3 or 4 saddles and a trunk full of girths! Oh, AND pads!☺

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

@ Lisa yes a big box of tack here though I have sold some of it on ebay ....yay!

I've changed mine just few weeks before quarantine (a western Podium Saddle) and didn't have time to get used to it: quite wider than the old one and really comfortable but my body is super lazy to get used to it 🤣 Does Farouk do the "I'm super puff" acting while getting saddled?

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

👍😂

Beautiful saddle and I like the knee holder which will support your legs during your endurance rides. I often wondered what colour he was, I knew he wasn’t a chestnut as his mane and tail are dark but I just noticed the bottom part of his legs are slightly darker and wondered if he was considered a bay colour. Will you be getting him a a new black bridle as well? The black saddle does go well with his colour 😊💞 I am looking forward to the next video 😊

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

I should get a bridle the same colour as the saddle, but I think it is an unnecessary expense when the other fits him so well and isn't worn in any way.

This channel is so wholesome 🥰 I love it! Do you have instagram? If not you should make one! 😍

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

I don't

I have a Wintec endurance saddle for my Arabian (who is 16 hh). I should've used it on the two days he bolted. 😆 I also use a medium gullet. Annnnd I got a Hit Air vest. Better to err on the safe side up in 50-100 mile trails.

@Tara101

2 жыл бұрын

Tfs

I have the Wintec All Purpose in the suede, synthetic and I love it. Keeps me better seated as my balance isn't what it used to be now in my older age. I have thought of the Endurance but wondered if the knee rolls feel restrictive???? Beautifully done with the coat Tara and Faurok.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Hello Tara Found all your comments interesting Hard to believe now that when I first went to a Riding School in the UK (1952 !) I gave no thought of the traffic & took it all for granted that the horse or pony I rode would behave itself We were in a group of usually 12 plus our riding instructor who was a good rider & looked after her horses & ponies well We wore the old fashioned velvet caps with an elastic under the chin. Fortunately all the horses & ponies were well mannered & I only remember one fall A girl cantering in the front of me fell to the right & I went past & stopped The Riding teacher came & helped her back on & all was well. The ride lasted appro. one hour cost six shilling When we arrived back at 3 pm another group were eagerly awaiting their turn Although we each had favourites we were encouraged to ride them all in turn I only felt uncomfortable around one of them & couldn't even explain why I did ride him but only once. We rarely spent time in the schooling area & beginners were often taken out on the lead rope either side of the instructor. This was my Golden hour as I lived in town & had travel time to the school I attended which was a workhouse before it was a school. My plan was to work with horses but it didn't work out that wayBut that is another long story Happily living in NZ & we are just into Level 2 with lots of restrictions re gatherings but we are all (most) are doing what it takes to keep the Virus at bay Very Thankful! Love to you all & the horses & dear Ike the cutest of little dogs To all of you out there Keep Well Keep Safe & be Kind xxxxxxxxxxx

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for sharing very interesting 🥰👍 What took you to NZ?

@hazeltaylor182

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tara101 Hello We had thought about emigrating when our children were toddlers but I didn't feel confident at the time But one day after nearly buying a horse for me after moving house I did a lot of thinking & postponed it once again However after moving & doing more thinking we decided to move to the south cost from Yorkshire At the time there was talk of 'joining the then called Common Market' & after the war years & being on rations way after the war Personally I just didn't want this to happen One or two other things were pointing to changes One day my husband said " Why don't we go to NZ - the house is sold (we rented a flat for 6 weeks while we looked for a small business) we can pay our fare & just go (The NZ rules changed not long after that so we were fortunate ) My reply was 'Why not ' Nothing more was said until the next day when he came home from work & said - showing me the print our of itinerary 'We are in cabin .... & we sail January ... & that was it We organized the sale of our furniture in store Chose a few items to take with us after checking things out & duly left Driving thru the New Forest the day we left looking around I remember thinking 'Hmmm I haven't seen Britain yet' But off we went - no accommodation booked Well that is the outline but what meant most was our Faith increased & within the week of arriving we both found a job settled the children in school & got one with settling in It was 9 years before we returned to see family again but kept in touch in those days mainly by letters Very interesting time & thankful to say family did well love it here & we have G children & G G children Lots to be thankful for - not always easy lots of ups & downs Thank you again for your msg's it is lovely to be in touch with you all in Yorkshire Chat again soon Keep Well Keep Safe you will all be able to get out of your Bubbles soon but it will be a bit different re keeping distance :-) Were you in the N or the S I Tara We haven't been round the NI only flew to Auckland to the airport & had a short holiday in the Coromandel after a holiday in Raratonga years ago ! Looking forward to seeing you out riding using new saddle soon :-)

Nice saddle! Good job Farouk! I had what was called a Plantation Saddle back in the 70’s. I don’t know that they make them anymore. As the name suggests, they were made to sit in all day on a Saddlebred type horse (very comfortable gates) in the American South for running the plantation. It was almost like a cross between a Western and English saddle. Eventers liked them. It was just too heavy, too much saddle for me. I’d have preferred something like yours. It’s quite like an updated Australian saddle, isn’t it?

I wonder why taking your coat off frightens your horses? I will have to research this one! 😀🙏♥️🐴🐎 Lovely looking saddle, Tara! 👍👍👍

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

Good question!

New saddle looks lovely & really suits Farouk, built in velcro will come in handy, no slippages down the side !!! I always loved riding in a saddle with knee rolls, my friend had one & it gave me more confidence, felt like a cosy armchair, l suppose the feeling of security that l hopefully wouldn't go flying over the horses head ! Have you made any plans to view any of the youngsters yet, now we can go out for longer ?? I'm so excited & l'm not the lucky person that's going to be choosing!!!

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

yes we are going to see three youngsters soon

@janicetaylor2486

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tara101 - Can't wait, are you keeping us all in suspense which you have chosen?

It's so exciting getting new stuff for the horses!🤗 I have been looking at saddles with those thigh blocks; just wondering how you found the fit of the one at the back of your thigh? Was it comfortable or in any way restrictive? The front one looked well placed and supportive but not sure if I'd like the rear one. Thanks.

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know the back one is there, so no restriction so far, but the test will come on a two hour hack😊

I am watching Ferouks lovely new saddle. How many inches is the saddle from the pommel to the cantle. Jane

@Tara101

3 жыл бұрын

17"

It might take a bit of time to get use to the saddle🐎

I’m fancying one of these saddles for general hacking... we do Egb fun rides, but my posture isn’t great... this looks like it would train me to sit properly. I’ve just read that Adam Henson opening his Cotswold estates as of 6/6/20... let’s hope it not too long til Egb rides return🤞🏽🤞🏽Stay safe Tara Rens Steve Icke Apollo and Farouk.x

@Tara101

4 жыл бұрын

🤞They should because we could do social distancing

Hi Tara seen one of these saddles which I quite fancy buying does it have the gullet system that you can alter when your horse’s shape changes?

@Tara101

3 жыл бұрын

yes👍

@annette1765

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tara was that a large size numnah?