Never take cold medication while shopping online...

Nola and I got to ride in my lovely new Stubben Artus saddle today! I ordered it from the same tackstore I always deal with (Trumbell Mountain Tack) because they made me an offer I couldn't refuse! My other saddle is now languishing in the trunk of my car waiting to have it's e-bay pictures taken! Funny how you can convince yourself that something is comfortable when it isn't. I kept noticing my knees were killing me when I rode Monty. The new saddle is so roomy and comfy you forget you're in it. It started me wondering about how many people are riding HORSES that don't fit them. I wonder how many people out there 'make do' with a horse that isn't really 'comfortable'. For those who soldier on because they don't want to see the horse sold or go to to an uncertain future I salute them. But for those who's horses lack training, are spoiled or just plain aren't up to par...I feel for them!!!! Just as well you can't buy and sell THEM on ebay.