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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 3 2007, 05:03 PM (535 Views) | |
| 2hsmommy | Jan 3 2007, 05:03 PM Post #1 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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Any opinions about them thar saddles? Like this one? Good, bad, ugly? |
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| Irish Ei's | Jan 3 2007, 05:13 PM Post #2 |
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Grab mane and kick on!
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My GF has a Dover..not entirely sure which one but it is Stunning and she Loves it.... That's big, coming from a pro who's been riding 30 some odd years |
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| 2hsmommy | Jan 3 2007, 06:34 PM Post #3 |
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Thanks Irish! Would it be to much to ask which one? |
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| Irish Ei's | Jan 3 2007, 06:40 PM Post #4 |
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Grab mane and kick on!
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I will absolutely ask her..... |
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| 2hsmommy | Jan 3 2007, 07:54 PM Post #5 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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You are a love, do you know that?
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| Renn/aissance | Jan 4 2007, 06:17 AM Post #6 |
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Hakuna matata!
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A friend of mine used to have one, and I tried the Elite as well. The new versions are deeper and wider than the old. They are pretty darn cushy- not so much as a Butet, but they are definitely more armchair-like than a Prix des Nations. They tend to fit a lot of different types of horse. The quality is pretty good for the price- the old ones held up pretty well, don't know about the new ones, but can't imagine that would have much changed. The Elite is good for someone with an average-length leg from both hip to knee and knee to thigh. For a longer leg you might want to go to the Circuit Pro or Elite Equitation. Dover is pretty good about letting you have trial periods- give somebody a call.
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| Trixie | Jan 9 2007, 08:32 AM Post #7 |
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Thomas H. Cruise!
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I sat in one this weekend looking for a replacement for my 15 year old saddle after hearing nothing but good things about them. I was impressed with the cushy but unimpressed with the skeery red color it was. I have no idea how it would break in. |
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| Irish Ei's | Jan 9 2007, 04:49 PM Post #8 |
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Grab mane and kick on!
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OK...Friend has the Dover Circuit Pro..not the Elite... She Loves it It is beautiful... |
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| Jumphigh83 | Jan 11 2007, 05:55 AM Post #9 |
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Schooling
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There are at least five in the tack room right now (the modest priced ones..600 to 750ish with a new bridle!!!) ..all purchased based on the first one! For the money it is a great buy (I think)...they look comfy and break in well and seem to fit the horses well. So far there have been no complaints only kudos!
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| Irish Ei's | Jan 11 2007, 08:55 AM Post #10 |
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Took a quick look at the catalogue last night..the Pro looks to have a Longer flap... Get details from your fave Dover rep... |
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| 2hsmommy | Jan 11 2007, 09:46 AM Post #11 |
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Seems the responses are good Irish, I'll look in the cataloge and call our favorite Dover rep ![]() Thank you thank you thank you all
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| Ice Princess | Jan 15 2007, 05:35 PM Post #12 |
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Shunnnnn the unbeliever. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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I had the Dover Grand Prix.. ( a model they don't make anymore) and loved it. I ride intercollegiate so I take lessons on many different school horses and it seemed to fit them all pretty well. Very soft and it put me in a good position too. Only reason I had to sell was because it didn't fit my own wide mare.
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| LaBonnieBon | Jan 23 2007, 08:05 AM Post #13 |
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Thomas H. Cruise!
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I was in a Dover store last week. My friend was sitting in a bunch of saddles. She inquired about what the Dover brand was like just because she was wondering. The employee pulled one down and she sat in it. I think she's going to get one for one of her horses. Then she made me sit in it.... (I had been sitting in the Hermes Essential so I could give a friend the report on that one).... and I was shocked! Actually felt quite nice! We sat there talking about the leather and workmanship..... quite impressed for the price!!!!!! |
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| Linny | Jan 25 2007, 08:34 AM Post #14 |
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I Visited Candy Mountain and All I Got Was This Lousy Incision
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I got my Circuit Elite after riding in Jumphigh83's. I'm pleased with mine. I got it used on eBay from a member of TOB. I don't have a horse but have been hacking a friend's horse once a week. He's got a somewhat ...awkward back and yet it hasn't bothered him. Another plus for the Circuits is that they seem to hold their value well for a modest priced saddle. You see them on eBay alot and barely broken in they are only about 20% less than original price. Aside from the Bevals, very few cheaper saddles hold value so well. |
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