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Post by maxinep on Nov 23, 2008 22:15:31 GMT
My new loan has arrived with a saddle, but when I took him out yesterday, everytime we trotted it slipped to the side. Chris walked out with me and kept checking the girth, which was tight enough, so I think it it down to the fact that he is far too porky and so his back is flat - like sitting on a coffee table!
Until the weight goes down, has anyone any suggestions for stopping the saddle slipping?
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Post by romany on Nov 23, 2008 22:37:07 GMT
I personally would ride bareback until the saddle fits correctly (although even with a loss of weight the saddle still may not fit) with it constantly slipping it will be putting pressure where it shouldn't and may cause more long term problems.
Although you say it only happens when your trotting, are you rising heavier to one side?? i used to have a habit of putting more weight in one leg than the other when rising, which used to shift the saddle. Just a thought
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Post by maxinep on Nov 24, 2008 6:07:01 GMT
Could be, it slipped both sides but that could've been me trying to compensate
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Post by scottie1 on Nov 24, 2008 7:50:41 GMT
my friends pony was doing that in summer.more so jumping ,it was going forward.saddle lady said its because shes got a fat tummy.we had an exta strap put on saddle and put a foam pad on to .helped till pony got rid of big tummy
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Post by titch on Nov 24, 2008 8:54:31 GMT
Limpets or something similar usually prevent too much slipping. Or you can get another thing called an Impakt pad. Both are good in my experience. Maybe a point strap added like scottie says. Really though if you stop the movement too much and pin it on it may result in a bad back. This has happened to me. It's happening for a reason and i would be careful. I think best to stick to the sticky things like the Impakt or Limpet as they will stop most of the movement but not restrict too much. Hope this helps.
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Post by mrogers on Nov 24, 2008 9:05:34 GMT
Max. Have a word with Karen (Karcher). She has this antislip thingy she uses on hers. Works brill. Mo
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Post by anotherdeal1 on Nov 24, 2008 9:24:00 GMT
i know someone with one of those impakt pads for sale if you want one
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Post by cobbledegook on Nov 24, 2008 10:47:53 GMT
Another vouch for the limpet-i use one on my cobs as i have the same problem at times, depending on their state of fitness etc. You can get these in different widths too.
Havent used an impakt pad but have heard nothing but good reports from those who have, so probably nothing to choose between them, personal preference i guess.
I have one leg slightly longer than the other (yes i know i'm strange!!) and i have to be very conscious how i sit as i can sit to one side if i'm not careful. Try and get someone to stand behind you when you are trotting to check to make sure you are level.
Good luck, so pleased to hear you're out and about again and dont let something like this stop you-there is a solution out there!
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Post by maxinep on Nov 24, 2008 12:40:33 GMT
Thank you all. I am going to get Chris to watch me - I don't usually as it can't be pleasant watching my behind go up and down!! I am also going to get my daughter's friend to ride him this weekend to see if it happens with her
anotherdeal1 - yes please, could you pm me details, I'd rather try that than invest in a new saddle just yet
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Post by anotherdeal1 on Nov 24, 2008 15:51:07 GMT
on second thoughts ive just been on ebay and found brand new anti slip saddle pads brand new from a shop for £4.99- a bargain!! My friend wanted £30 for her impakt pad. id give the anti slip a go first and then if you still want to try the impakt let me know!!
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Post by maxinep on Nov 24, 2008 16:12:13 GMT
Thankyou, will give ebay a look, but have heard good things about impackt so am still interested
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