Posted by admin on May 13th, 2010 in General, Used Tack for Sale
This is a used Bates Caprilli Close Contact Saddle. I had the CAIR panels replaced with Flocked panels, and love the results! Not all horses respond well to the CAIR panels, so the flocking is a great, and RARE, alternative. I have ridden in this saddle just a few times since I got it reflocked and one time it was squeaky. The saddler assured me the tree is sound. I am assuming the squeak will disappear altogether with use.
It has a 16 1/2 ” seat and long flaps ideal for longer legged riders. It has the adjustable gullet system, with the white-extra wide gullet currently installed. It is in good used condition- I rode it to several year-end high point horse show titles last year. It has a great “bomber jacket” type patina which seems to “absorb” scratches and dings.
I am asking $1000.oo or best reasonable offer.
Posted by admin on May 12th, 2010 in General, Used Tack for Sale
This is a wonderful, old style Crosby Dover Freestyle II. It has a 17 1/2″ seat, medium tree that fits very generously, more like a medium wide, and narrow twist. The molded flap and concealed thigh blocks allow you to sustain a correct, effective seat and close feel without locking you in place like so many modern, overpadded saddles. Slightly forward flaps accommodate the long-legged rider.
Saddle is in good used condition. Stitching is tight, leather is soft and conditioned. The panels are soft, smooth and even.
There are some minor scratches and markings on the back of the cantle from old nameplates. The seat shows some discoloration, which is not evident when you are riding, as do the underside of the sweat flaps. All of the marks are cosmetic and don’t affect the function or comfort of the saddle at all.
Billets are nylon reinforced with leather stitched on either side. There is one section that has loose stitching, though still perfectly safe and not stretched due to the nylon.
The tree is sound and the billets are tight, the saddle is ready to ride and certainly clean enough for showing.
I am asking $850 or best reasonable offer.
Posted by admin on May 3rd, 2010 in General, Used Tack for Sale
Used 17″ Bond Street all-purpose saddle in great condition. Tree is solid and the stitching tight. There are a few scratches in the leather which are not noticeable unless you are very close. Any discoloration in the photos is due to Leather Therapy that hadn’t yet been fully absorbed.
Bond Street saddles are unique in 2 ways. One is the memory foam seat and panels, which offer unparalleled comfort to both horse and rider. The other is the adjustable tree, which offers a custom fit with the turn of an allen wrench. Solve the problem of sore backs or hard to fit horses.
This saddle was $2500 new. They are now called Cynron saddles, and sell for over $4000. I am asking $1200 or best reasonable offer.
Posted by admin on May 3rd, 2010 in General, Used Tack for Sale
Charles de Kunffy designed this saddle to meet his rigorous specifications for classical dressage training. If you like bulky, blocked and padded saddles, you will hate this one. On the other hand, if you are looking for a saddle that allows the correct classical position and closest contact with your horse, you will love it!
This saddle has a 16 1/2″ seat and a wide tree. It is in sound used condition. There is some fading on the billets and the underside of the flaps and billets. The only flaw is as follows: the flaps are made of two thin layers sewn together. On one side, there is a separation between the layers where the stirrup leather hangs. This separation is not visible when a rider is in the saddle and certainly does not affect safety or performance.
I’m asking $400 or best reasonable offer.
used charles de kunffy dressage saddle, right
Posted by admin on March 19th, 2010 in General, Used Tack for Sale
This is a lightly used Abetta Trinity/Serenity endurance saddle with a 15″ seat and extra wide 7″ full quarter horse bars for a fantastic fit. This lightweight saddle has a super-comfy memory foam seat to make those long hours in the saddle feel effortless! It also features an extra high cantle for additional back support, comfort and security.
I’ve only ridden in this saddle a handful of times. The fleece underside is in like-new condition. I put a different pair of fenders on (in picture)–you will get those plus the original Abetta fenders (which are in even better shape). Stirrups themselves are not included. Asking $299.00.
Posted by admin on January 9th, 2010 in General, Testimonials
Riding After Fifty
I came to riding later in life than most. I had always wanted to ride but never had the opportunity. As my children left home, I found that I had the time to explore riding. My first experience with lessons locally was not what I what I had hoped for as I was riding with young children under the age of ten; after a few months I decided to try another riding center. Along the way, I found a nice little horse, a Quarter horse and bought him. And where I was learning to ride him, I found that I wanted more-I wanted to know him, what motivates him and how to better communicate with him.
I was introduced to Kirsten and felt that she had the personality that would work well with me. She has provided me with riding instruction along with information on the personality of my horse, With that information, I can better work with him as a teammate. I found that riding is not controlling a horse but working together. Kirsten has provided me with professional instruction. To begin with, she has encouraged me in all my lessons, and rather than feeling that I will never “get it” when it comes to riding because of my age, Kirsten acknowledges all improvements in my quest. Any one who is older or who rode as a child and is a little nervous about returning to riding, I encourage you to work with Kirsten as she is positive and patient. As an educator, I find that Kirsten possess the skills of great teachers.
Kirsten’s knowledge of horses, horse care, and training is amazing. I also like that Kirsten is experienced in different areas of riding; jumping, dressage and trail riding, just to name a few. You won’t find yourself preparing for jumping if your interest is in dressage. She knows both the English and Western disciplines. She has me riding in open fields with confidence. When riding with Kirsten, you feel energized, confident and pleased with your work. For those of us who are new to riding or are returning to it after a number of years, I think you will find that Kirsten is the perfect instructor. I hope you have the opportunity to work with Kirsten Lee as she will take you and your horse to a level of riding that I found no where else. Good luck to you and enjoy the ride.
Posted by Kirsten on December 13th, 2009 in General
Arabian Saddle Company “Solstice” Endurance Saddle , 17 1/2 inch seat, extra wide gullet. Good used condition. I just had the billets professionally replaced by the master craftsmen at Journeymen Saddlery in Middleburg, VA. This saddle cost $2300 new!!!
I am cleaning out the tack room and every saddle that is not in regular use has got to go!
solstice saddle-left side
solstice saddle for sale-width
solstice saddle-rear
solstice saddle- ID numbers on flap
solstice saddle-right side
Posted by Kirsten on November 16th, 2009 in General
Jaime Jackson’s pioneering “track” system takes natural horse management to the next level! Based on the wild horse model in which mustangs travel great distances during the course of their day, the track system encourages movement, restores health, increases fitness, and improves mental well-being. Jaime’s book, “Paddock Paradise,” details the research, reasoning and creation of a track-based natural horse boarding model.
Instead of an open pasture, horses are offered a long, narrow “track.” The track traverses varied terrain, building fitness, increasing health, and building better hooves… naturally. Horses which are sedentary in a pasture situation are much more active “on track.” ,
Living “on track” benefits competition and pleasure horses, youngsters and retirees. Owners enjoy freeing up riding time from fitness work as well as savings on vet bills!
We are so excited to be implementing Jaime’s strategies and offering them to our boarders! Check back for updates and more information. Please contact us with any questions, comments and queries!
Posted by Kirsten on January 22nd, 2009 in General
It is on my list to go to Scotland, buy or rent a horse, and disappear into the highlands of my forebears. I just found a kindred spirit in this endurance rider:
Run for the Roses
Posted by admin on December 26th, 2008 in Farm Updates, General
Merry Christmas from us and the ponies to all of you who’ve been with us in the past and the present, and shared the blessings of our wonderful horses. May the year ahead be twice as good as the year behind you, and may your ponies be graced with lots and lots of carrots 
Love,
K&M