Second Saddle Tryout

I did a second saddle tryout today. This time I tried a western saddle. It is a Classic Star Pro Series saddle from Mc.Allen Texas. The leather is rough out suede and looks almost new. I wanted to try this saddle because after holding up Ava's tracings this was one of the two that fit or were slightly larger. So, I decided to give it a shot.

It was great! And you want to know something else? It fit Ava! I was really happy with that. I felt multiple times for even contact with and without the pad. It passed the tests! It was comfortable for me as well. The only downfall is that the stirrups were squeaking, it was kind of annoying but nothing a little oil couldn't help with.

Riding in it felt like floating on a cloud. It seemed fluid for Ava to move also, it didn't seem to me that her movement was resisted at all. It was different riding on the rough out rather than slick but I never felt like I was going to fall off, even when she spooked multiple times... The saddle is light weight and I don't think it is the best brand out there; but all I really want is something Ava and I can go on adventures in and of course be comfortable in as well. If it meets those requirements then I'm happy.

The gear we ride in.

I think the saddle looks great on her. Look how flat the top is!
 It is also cinched! This looks like Ava's saddle.

I will try it for the next week or so to see how we like it. I'm excited, it would be awesome if this saddle could work out!