tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post4046505265744219427..comments2023-11-18T15:27:53.318-08:00Comments on Mustang Saga: Andrea -Mustang Sagahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00576342393431178404noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-16424936415864404992011-06-25T10:51:30.675-07:002011-06-25T10:51:30.675-07:00It was also called "A Horse Named Comanche&qu...It was also called "A Horse Named Comanche" 1958. There was a movie, too but I never saw that, actually. I need to try and Netflix it. I read the book over and over, though - I think it was a Disney book with photos from the movie... my mom probably still has it!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-35216777642495858002011-06-25T08:34:13.989-07:002011-06-25T08:34:13.989-07:00Margaret,
Welcome back to the world of horses! I...Margaret,<br /><br />Welcome back to the world of horses! I just went and looked at your blog and I can't wait to read more. Lovely pictures, and you bring up some good questions.<br /><br />I don't know about the Tonka story book and movie, I'll have to look that up!Andrea -Mustang Sagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576342393431178404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-40379055146313093182011-06-25T08:30:25.796-07:002011-06-25T08:30:25.796-07:00He's doing really, really well on this new die...He's doing really, really well on this new diet. Lately he seems just like a normal horse, you wouldn't even know anything was wrong with him. Of course I'm not taking him on 6 hour rides, but I bet we could if I conditioned him better.<br /><br />Pressure at the withers sounds like maybe the saddle is too wide? Does the saddle sit down in the front more than the back? Does it slide backward? <br /><br />Tonka's main saddle fitting problem is that his shoulders are way bigger than his wither, and they move funny because he toes in. So a saddle that's wide enough for his shoulder is great there, but too wide behind the shoulder and pinches at the top of his wither. I've tried a Ricotti pad, built up pad, Ortho Sport pad, etc, and nothing helps. They pitch the saddle back onto his loin. Last time I tried it he actually had welts there.<br /><br />This saddle I'm riding in now feels a little snug at the shoulder but has a narrower angle and seems to be good at his wither. It works its way back a tad from where I think it should be and then his shoulder moves freely. We'll see how it goes. My saddle seems to fit my sister's horse and her saddle seems to fit mine, so I'm hoping they will both actually fit and we can just trade.Andrea -Mustang Sagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576342393431178404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-40219862619022517382011-06-25T08:24:22.037-07:002011-06-25T08:24:22.037-07:00I'm new here... Tonka was one of my FAVORITE D...I'm new here... Tonka was one of my FAVORITE Disney story books (and a movie!) when I was a kid. Looks like you have a wonderful blog and I can learn a lot. I'm just getting back into horses after a 20 year break... Love your blog photo header ... it is beautiful!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14868403.post-75986885716751885112011-06-25T05:04:04.144-07:002011-06-25T05:04:04.144-07:00Aww, no pictures of Tonka? Good luck selling your...Aww, no pictures of Tonka? Good luck selling your stuff. And I know what you mean about saddle fit. It is currently driving me nuts. And the thing I seem to be having most issue with is pressure on either side of Cody's withers. I dunno, maybe I'm just looking at something totally wrong.<br /><br />So glad to hear though that you've been able to ride Tonka and he seems to be doing well :) Was worried about him for awhile there!froglanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16784779618909752267noreply@blogger.com