tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post8710876180528964464..comments2023-06-17T01:54:22.789-07:00Comments on Health & Life at the Rough String: Spring Horse/Ranch Keepinggtyyuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02402170522183324256noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-6052787040767055132015-04-25T15:41:10.633-07:002015-04-25T15:41:10.633-07:00Just stumbled across your blog. Glad to be a new f...Just stumbled across your blog. Glad to be a new follower. Thanks for sharing your life! <br />Deanna @ rustedspur.com - Wild rags and moreAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783657808652836991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-30311084330533430302013-03-07T18:39:09.338-08:002013-03-07T18:39:09.338-08:00Nice to have 2 of 3 calves on the ground, no suree...Nice to have 2 of 3 calves on the ground, no sureer sign of spring than babies! <br /><br />I have been pretty lucky so far, my saddle almost fits everyone although i do think Jessie likes my cutting saddle better than the ranch saddle even if they both fit her good.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18035210092855895218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-25866953106471848462013-03-07T18:32:21.425-08:002013-03-07T18:32:21.425-08:00Glad you got your saddle woes figured out.. and th...Glad you got your saddle woes figured out.. and the new born calf, well they are as sweet as can be... I remember those first touches and their soft eyes... Thank you for joining in 'Rurality Blog Hop #5' Hope to see you next Wednesday for #6...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-73814664889413279182013-03-07T07:38:14.494-08:002013-03-07T07:38:14.494-08:00Caption: "Ok! Ok!....Thats enough pictures of...Caption: "Ok! Ok!....Thats enough pictures of tiny! What about me!"<br /><br />That saddle is something else! I was always led to believe that horses in years gone by, tended to be narrower in the back, than now. <br />But its one really tasty saddle, worth trying.cheyenne joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957462106844413179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-55828580518521383812013-03-07T03:12:58.025-08:002013-03-07T03:12:58.025-08:00Trying to find a saddle that fits can be frustrati...Trying to find a saddle that fits can be frustrating, good luck!<br />I think mama cow is saying "Where did THAT come from?!?"<br />We do have a little green stuff here and the fruit trees are starting to flower, just in time for this weekend's cold spell! Grrrr...Candy C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07863818451136277378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-29929476568224316962013-03-06T19:25:19.357-08:002013-03-06T19:25:19.357-08:00Caption- "I done good!"
I like that Vis...Caption- "I done good!" <br />I like that Visalia saddle, it looks like a comfortable one. <br />Green stuff coming up here, and trees budding. Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-75546336255659526162013-03-06T15:55:36.616-08:002013-03-06T15:55:36.616-08:00Have you ever heard of a product called the Correc...Have you ever heard of a product called the Corrector? It is an invention by Len Brown, the guy who made the Orthoflex saddle. He's kind of an obnoxious sort of fellow, but he knows his stuff regarding saddle fit. The corrector will make adjustments so that your saddle will fit Colt. Much cheaper than replacing the saddle. The vet I work for does a lot of saddle fitting work, and he recommends them a lot. His email is lenbrownsinnovations@earthlink.net and he has a website too, just google it. You can also call him and he'll answer any questions, he'll help you out if he can. It's a very good product. Check it out, maybe it will help in your situation.C-ingspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744931697050670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-53646252538293057142013-03-06T14:30:17.961-08:002013-03-06T14:30:17.961-08:00This calf does look much lighter than Early Girl a...This calf does look much lighter than Early Girl and that look on Annabelle's face..."now what?"...:)JPjp@A Green Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217268829093983376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-68963541420268423392013-03-06T14:24:05.388-08:002013-03-06T14:24:05.388-08:00Sweet sweet little heifer calf. I'm glad someo...Sweet sweet little heifer calf. I'm glad someone else names their cows. I get so much crud for naming the cows and bulls. Not all of them just some....Nice looking horse!!CDHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199340649340083682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-9729956293684838052013-03-06T13:01:18.763-08:002013-03-06T13:01:18.763-08:00My best everyday saddle is bona allen trail saddle...My best everyday saddle is bona allen trail saddle. If it had a roping horn I'd have a replica made, I think it was make in the late 40 50's. It fits virtually anything with good withers, the gullet is about 6" but the bar spread is flatter. I LOVE it. I think you will be very happy with the old visalia. Too wide is as bad a deal as too narrow, although horses are often just right condition wise at the end of the season, and too fat in the spring when the wide saddle fits better.Glen Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12906745881273163379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-75296037845769639752013-03-06T12:26:44.375-08:002013-03-06T12:26:44.375-08:00We are getting a polled red bull, American Dexter ...We are getting a polled red bull, American Dexter for our girls soon!<br /><br />We sent two off for processing and can't wait to pick the meat up from the locker.<br />We'll be keeping our family in beef with these little jewels from the bovine world.<br /><br />As soon as we can see bare ground, the worming and the shots come out!<br /><br />Have a great day!Val Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773318159420863765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-4927966739112533612013-03-06T12:02:46.264-08:002013-03-06T12:02:46.264-08:00All the best in the saddle hunt. The first saddle...All the best in the saddle hunt. The first saddle I ever made was narrow and probably would have been a good fit for you, it was built on a 3B tree and was a comfy ride but our horses are all a little wider. I hooked a wool saddle blanket for young/narrow horses so my saddle would fit them better....it's not the best answer but it works for me as they don't usually get the miles that an older horse does and they tend to grow to fit my rig in a year or two.<br /><br />That cow looks like she's wondering what that guy is doing with HER calf!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183448760614051130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-50685838758398952013-03-06T07:53:29.356-08:002013-03-06T07:53:29.356-08:00I've got a few vintage saddles, myself. I'...I've got a few vintage saddles, myself. I've done some research on saddle history to learn more about them. One of the biggest clues is the number of strings. A 4-string saddle is pretty old--probably pre 1930's, so yes. It is most likely older than you. It is a beautiful saddle, and I hope it works out.<br /><br />I have a N. Porter Co from the 30's that I use whenever I need to ride western. I usually ride English, so it doesn't happen too often. Last time was when my horse had bad hives in a spot that didn't work with the English saddle. <br /><br />I also ride a WWII Japanese military saddle on a regular basis on one of my horses. It is an awesome saddle, and I often wonder what it could tell me. (Probably never even used in action, but I like to imagine it was.) It is very comfortable for me and my horse.Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01696430372464786833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-72695736827678372842013-03-06T07:39:52.039-08:002013-03-06T07:39:52.039-08:00I think Momma cow is saying "Is the grill hot...I think Momma cow is saying "Is the grill hot yet? The Kebab will be there momentarily!".<br /><br />Love that vintage saddle - in fact, I love most things vintage especially if they are still serviceable. If the price is right and Colt gives it the nod I'd take it.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09676889985529767445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976105067124355885.post-19186208414921500412013-03-06T07:05:01.939-08:002013-03-06T07:05:01.939-08:00My riding partner has been riding her 6-year-old i...My riding partner has been riding her 6-year-old in the same saddle since she got him at 4, but he's muscled out a bunch with regular work, and she realized it was pinching his shoulders--partly because of his grouchy attitude this spring. She's been trying another saddle on him, and he's way more happy! And moving better, too! Freeing up his shoulders allows him to use himself much better in the back-up, forehand and hindquarter turns and even his lope has improved. Guess it's like wearing a pair of shoes that pinch--throws your whole body (and day) off!<br />Good luck with the Visalia.EvenSonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032555334605790413noreply@blogger.com