Evie is just 12 years old and
her fabulous 14hh pony ‘Triggs’ is 20!
Triggs loves Eventing and
they compete at BE90 level; they nearly always have a double clear and
finish on their dressage score but unfortunately dressage is their worst phase.
Previously, Triggs hated dressage and would not go forward, his head was in the
air with a hollow back and incorrect bend.
One day, Evie’s dressage trainer
suggested she take off the saddle and just ride on the pad - he is a great
believer in treeless saddles and thought it would help. A miracle
occurred; Triggs lowered his head down with a lovely stretch and was moving
forwards on his own without constant kicking from Evie, so we immediately
started looking for a used Solution saddle.
With the help of an Approved
Advisor from Solutions Saddles the saddle fit was customised for Triggs and he
continues to improve every day. I would even go so far as to say he enjoys his
flatwork sessions now - no more kicking required from Evie so she can
concentrate on sitting better and improving her contact. Evie says he is much
nicer to ride and much happier in himself. His jumping has also improved
because I think he is much more comfortable - at the moment he is the best he
has ever been.
The Solution Saddles Approved
Advisor also fitted the saddle to Evie’s almost outgrown but absolutely
gorgeous 12.2hh pony, Princess, and I think that they will now go out and
do some dressage competitions. Princess has always been difficult to fit but
the Solution saddle is just great on her!
This really is the most
versatile saddle as it also fits our young home bred 16hh warmblood cross, out
of our event mare by Grafenstolz. We will use it on him all the time as he
changes shape and grows. Evie is hoping he may be her next ride so she will be
well used to the saddle.
We have never
thought of using a treeless saddle before but I think a Solution saddle will
now always be our saddle of choice."
Triggs is so
well at the moment I can’t believe he is 20. I am certain your saddle has been
instrumental in making him so energetic. He just feels so full of joy.
Best wishes,
Geraldine Torr
Evie Mackel
