The Saddle Every Woman FEARS!

When I first saw this saddle, the first thing that popped in my head was "Did Aunt Flow come early?". Lady's you know what I mean!

The sad thing is this saddle made by a top of the line company! Retails for over $2000.00

I just happened to run across its "matching" saddle blanket on another site. This hideous thing retails for over $130!!!! I wouldn't pay $20 for this eye sore!

My Husbands Dream Saddle (head*desk)

I wouldn't call my husband a die hard horse lover like myself. He is more the type who loves them from afar. He loves watching them graze or chase each other in a field, helping me groom one of my dead broke geldings, or taking short rides on a horse that has its lower lip a few inches from the arena floor and only knows one gait... walking. (You know the kind). So today while I was cleaning and he was playing on the internet I hear him yell my name from the back of the house. He was all excited and I was praying he got an email saying that he had won publishers clearing house and I could hire a maid! I hurried to the computer room and was dumbfounded when he showed me a saddle he wanted and couldn't wait to see what I thought. He said "Now this is a saddle!".

Ugh, his hunting obsession is shining through full force. There isn't a month that goes buy when "some poor critter" isn't in season. Deer, rabbit (which I wish he would hunt more aggressively... little guys are eating my flower gardens this year), squirrel, coyote(really bad this year!), quail, and about anything else that can't be bought at a pet store.
He started rambling about the many patterns and combos he could get. Mossy Oak Break Up, Mossy Oak Brush, Real Tree APG, Advantage Classic and solid hunter orange!

Plus the option of brown ot black leather, piping or saddle skirt.

The Saddle Ad:

This saddle is a Hunters Dream Come True!It sports the Mossy Oak Break-Up or your choice of Mossy Oak Bursh, Real Tree APG and Advantage Classic camo pattern on the fenders, and top skirt with the Hunter Orange on the bottom skirt. It also includes nylon tie strap & off billet.These saddles are custom made and shipped directly from the manufacturer here in the USA.
Look at the matching Saddle Pad, Bridle, Breastcollar, and Halter also available on our site.
Tree: Ralide, Semi QH bars (5 yr Manufacturer's Warranty)Horn: ~3"Cantle: ~4"Seat: 14"-17", Nicely Padded Chocolate Roughout Skirt: 25.5 x 13.5 Finish: Camo & Brown or Camo & Black Trim: D-rings for breast collar and D-rings for saddle bags on the rear, otherwise as shown Stirrups: Nylon Bell Bottom

Price:
$399.99

I Think I Found Rainbow Brights Saddle!

These saddles are just waaayyy to much. When I first laid eyes on them I was overcome with a serious case if the giggles. I had instant flashback's of my childhood watching Rainbow Brite, Pippi Longstockings (if she used a saddle) and My Little Pony.

Not only do these saddles have every color known to man on them, they are also available with seat sizes up to 17", so I know they weren't intended for children only.

I have yet to see a colored saddle show up at my arena... even from from the youngest barrel racers and ropers. So I'm starting to think that I am either surrounded by some great parents or some very smart and smart kids!





The saddle ad:
Southern Trails Heart Barrel B-790 and B-791
Handmade in The USATree:
Ralide 5-year warranty
13"-17" Semi QH - 15"-17" Full QH
Horn: 4"
Rawhide Wapped Cantle: 5"
Ostrich Leather Seat: 13" 14" 15" 16" 17"
Ostrich Leather Accents: Ostrich - Orange, Red, Lime Green, Blue, Black, Brown, Pink
Stirrup: Contest Leather Covered
Rigging: In-Skirt C
Finish: Light Oil, Medium Oil, Black, Mahogany or Chocolate
Special $ 739.00 (ARE YOU KIDDING ME!)

Are you sh*ting me?

For the past few weeks my husband has been hinting around that I should buy new horse trailer. I already have a 2 horse bumper pull that has done its job for local shows but I've been wanting to upgrade to a 3 horse gooseneck. So today I started looking around online. I searched a few sites and then ran across this sorry excuse for a trailer! What were these people thinking?





The Ad: "Too pretty to be real! But it is! Calico 2 horse slant load trailer with swing wall dressing room, window in dressing room door, V-chrome, dome lights, low profile roof, 2 saddle racks, torflex axles, hub covers. $4,350.00"








They even painted the floor boards! Ugh... not only do we have to deal with pink saddles and other misc pink tack... now we get the joy of seeing this eye sore go down the road. I can only pray it doesn't park by me at future horse shows. I think even my horse would snicker seeing this thing go down the road!

The Most Downhill Horse I've EVER seen!

A friend sent me a link of a 2yr. old Paint Stud for sale for $350.00Once I ckicked on the link she sent... I was in shock! Thanks to backyard breeding, this poor guy is going to have a hard life. I should have more info on this guy within the next few day. I emailed the owner asking for a registry number and pic or info of the sire or dame (the ad said he had papers!)

Even with the crappy quality of these photo's you can se how downhill he is! Now, I know a lot of young horses go through an ugly stage, where you just want to hide them behind the barn! His, though, is a severe conformational defect. I would wait until he grows up to pass a real judgement, but for now this is scary!

At first I wondered if this guy was standing on a bit of a slop, but this pic shows level footing.

Tacky Tack... Its All About The Bling! Kinda?

Lets just dig right in..



From Rhinestones To Gravel!



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1: If you look closely you will see this bridle has 3 different shades of green on it!

2: Look at the loose beading on the cheek pieces? My horse would tear those off within 10 minutes! Just sloppy craftsmanship in my eyes.

#2: Wow




Is it just me or does this look like aquarium gravel? Enough said!







#3: The Bubble Gum Bridle!





Bubalisious right? (sp?)

I found those today online and couldn't believe my eyes. I had to share them. Honestly? Would you really put those kind of bridles on you horse?

More Dumb People Of The Week!

Its been so busy this week that I am really behind on my blogs! O well... I've found some very interesting thing this week...
#1... If you don't know what it is or can't spell it, don't waist our time!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120440510812&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&salenotsupported

Let me walk you through it!
Problems #1: I actually know the guys who posted this eBay add... and yes he is as dumb as he sounds! He copied and pasted the first half of the add... I think you can tell where his add started.
Problem #2: Who ever buys this saddle is gonna be pissed off beyond belief! Its not a close contact saddle! Its an all purpose! The saddle needs oiled (no, oiled is an understatement!), new billets and re-flocked.
Problem #3: He measured the seat wrong... Its probably only a 17" seat!
Problem #4: I myself think this is a wide tree saddle...
Problem #5: I will never buy a saddle from someone who cannot spell stirrup and especially someone who doesn't know what a GIRTH is! ( I love how he put "the strap that holds the saddle to the horse" lmao)

The sad fact is that this old, worn out, and need of some TLC saddle is probably going to end up in my tack room when he doesn't sell it. He gave around $20 for it at a local auction, and from what I can see... He payed WAY too much!

Horse Tack That Is Just... Tacky!!

While recently browsing for a new horse saddle I couldn't believe some of the things I found!! What are people thinking!!!!!

#1. Baby Poop Green anyone?






Baby poop green barrel saddle with matching tack! Complete with ostrich print and laced pommel and cantle. This saddle was going for $349! I originally thought this was a kids saddle until I saw it had a 17" seat! Some poor schlum is going to me made fun of A LOT!

#2 Im at a loss for words!



First let me state the fact that I have no problem with using rhinestones on bridles. But this thing is just ugly!!!! Silver AND Gold concho's with red white and blue rhinestones! Im pretty sure my horses would refuse this bridle and threaten to launch me to the other side of the arena if I tried to put this on them. This bridle is for sale and going for a whopping $60.

#3 Saved the best for last!




I honestly don't know where to begin. Custom hand painted headstall with glitter and rhinestones. Selling for $150 on ebay! Enough said. *head desk*

Dumb Horse People Of The Week!

Here is a great example if dumb and ignorant horse people! I am a big supporter of horse rescue groups and I think it is absolutely wonderful thing they do. I have rescued a few horses myself and know how much hard work and effort has to be put into it.

But this woman is ridiculous! Not only do we have a 20 yr. old mustang, this horse is the dominant mare and also requires an experienced rider. So let put our 2 year old in front of her legs while snapping pictures!




Koby is a 20 year old Mustang who is in training with us. When completed she will make a good 4-H, trail, or companion horse. She is healthy and sound with great hooves. She is an easy keeper and stays fat on hay only. She is the dominant mare of the group and needs a confident horseperson to work with. Her adoption fee is $250.
Koby is up-to-date with routine shots.

**This add can be found on petfinder.com

Where to begin...

I'm really new to the whole blogging thing, so please bare with me. I created this blog mostly to vent on the ridiculous and sometimes ugly side of the horse world. From bizarre training techniques and equipment and the dumb people who try them, embarrassing horse tack, bad breeding and everything in between. I plan on touching on a little bit of everything!