Sunnie, Our New Saddle & I

[JoanMRK]

For Christmas my husband bought Dianne's saddle from her as a gift for me. It was quite a process for him -- he even did a scavenger hunt where I had to go from clue to clue to find it! Anyway, I have taken Sunnie over to a friend's house for a while because she is so good at desensitizing and has done a wonderful job for us so far. He's only two miles of country road from home and actually right next door to my parent's house so it's not a bad commute.

My friend has a mustang gelding who was actually one of the first Extreme Mustang Makeover horses who competed in Texas that first year and he and Sunnie have very similar dispositions, except Sunnie is more dramatic (must be the Kiger influence.) ;D So we've been taking the boys out on jaunts together working up for a ride in the Steens this summer. I wanted to show pictures to Dianne of us using her saddle but thought I'd post here too:





Isn't it pretty? It sure is comfortable! ;D Thank you Dianne!

[kigerfan]

congrats, pretty saddle and sunnie is a pretty boy.

[lindad]

Beautiful saddle, horse and rider!

[stlkigers]

I ditto what Linda said!

What is the saddle make? It's just gorgeous....What kind of bars, etc??? Tell your hubbie good job on the hunt...That's awesome!

Angela

[dunbnwild]

Gorgeous saddle, gorgeous horse, & gorgeous rider--you're officially a triple threat

[angelsdream]

You're right - triple threat for sure! Nice saddle Joan and you look just as comfy up in it with that big smile!!
I love a scavenger hunt - haven't been able to do one yet, but on my list...great hubby you got there

[JoanMRK]

Thank you everyone! ;D We are sure enjoying our saddle, it fits both of us so nicely and is especially great for Sunnie because it stays out of his shoulders and is short enough for his very short back! The seat has a littel memory foam spot with rough out leather (black) right where your "butt bones" sit so long rides are extra cush.

Angela - It is made by J.J. Maxwell (jjmaxwell.com) and was custom made for Dianne's boy Chinny. I actually don't know what the bars are... I never asked from Dianne! LOL So... Dianne, do you mind telling us? ;D LOL

[fantasykiger]

beautiful saddle ..wonderful gift ;D you and Sunnie are looking great together as well thanks for sharing the pics'

[DianneC]

ooh, thanks Joan! It is PERFECT for you two, and looks wonderful. The blue blanket is just right. This is a Hope Saddle made by John Maxwell in California. He sends out forms which you put on your horse and take pictures of them on him. This is actually the "quarter horse" version which is the D forms. It was what fit him the best and were perfect for Bravo too.
Simon was determined to surprise Joan. I think he succeeded!