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| Tweet Topic Started: May 19 2010, 07:29 AM (186 Views) | |
| lhunterl | May 19 2010, 07:29 AM Post #1 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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I'm not really familiar with the brand and was hoping some of y'all might be. The jumping saddles in particular. Opinions on quality, or "feel" for the rider? |
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| Deleted User | May 19 2010, 05:01 PM Post #2 |
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They really know how to put a saddle together. Customize it to fit you and the horse. They have a lot of saddle fit/construction videos online. Went to the fair at Timonium and sat in a dressage saddle, fit like a glove, but I was hunter at the time.
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| lhunterl | May 19 2010, 05:38 PM Post #3 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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Well I'm getting it on trial, because I'm impatient and impulsive. Should be here next week.
Edited by lhunterl, May 19 2010, 05:39 PM.
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| jn4jenny | May 20 2010, 04:17 AM Post #4 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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Quality is good, about the same as the other higher-end brands (County, Black Country, Antares, etc.) Personally I think the FLAIR system is a marketing crock--difficult to adjust correctly to a horse's back, even harder to KEEP adjusted to a horse's back, and then you're in the awkward position of either attempting to adjust it yourself (bad idea) or calling out a Schleese rep to adjust it (expensive idea). But I have no complaints about the wool-flocked Schleese saddles, at least in theory. I have sat in several and they're nicely constructed and balanced. The resale on them can be difficult; IMO they are not as "in style" as they were perhaps 5 years ago. |
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| tarragon | May 20 2010, 06:27 AM Post #5 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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I love my Schleese, but mine is dressage and I know nothing about their jumping saddles. I'm also not a fan of the Flair but love the wool-flocked. My saddle-fitter says they are very well constructed and hold up well, and you have to love the adjustable tree. |
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| lhunterl | May 20 2010, 06:36 AM Post #6 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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The one I have coming is wool, not Flair. I would not want the Flair either. Thanks for the feedback so far.
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Should be here next week.
7:12 AM Jul 11