Remy travels so much on the trailer that I wouldn’t be
surprised if soon he wants to drive the truck! We are like soccer parents,
shuttling the four-legged kids to their sporting events.
Yesterday, it was time for Remy’s saddle fit session with
Luanne. Remy’s measurements showed that he gained an inch in circumference
since last fall, which translates into an approximate weight gain of 100
pounds. Fear not: it’s good news, as the weight gain is due to correct muscle
development. Luanne commented on how correct his topline and overall
development is. Music to my ears.
So, the tree got adjusted to give Remy’s shoulders more
room, therefore putting me in a more balanced position (the saddle had placed
me a bit behind the motion). We took it for a test ‘drive’ and Remy strutted
his stuff with gusto, so all was well.
I have never regretted forking over relatively big $$ for our
saddles, as all of them are adjustable, so they can accommodate changing muscle
development. In the long run, it’s a good ROI – even though the adjustments are
a bit pricey, they save me from having to buy new saddles. I never had a horse
with a sore back or saddle sores, neither have I had any ‘ouchy’ spots myself.
That says a lot.
Of course, if I were to gain 100 pounds I’d be out of luck –
the saddles can only be adjusted to accommodate the horse’s weight fluctuation,
not the rider’s. I better stay on the “lean and mean*” side!
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