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County vs. Prestige
Nov. 3rd, 2009 11:18 amAnyway, so I have the new saddle in my posession, though it is only 80% mine right now- anyway, some thoughts:
I think the County puts me in a better position on the horse. Time (and pictures/video) will tell.
I think the County fits the horse better- it looks like it gives her shoulder more room, and feels like it is better on her back (more stretching and willingness to stretch, much bigger, better quality canter).
The County has less use (2005, and doesn't have hardly even any stirrup marks, billet holes not stretched).
I think the County was a good choice for Trudi and I, but I will say that I think the Prestige is a better quality saddle.
The leather is softer and has, overall, held up very well. The leather on the skirt of the county is really rough and fiberous.
The stitching and cut of the leather and details of the Prestige are extremely nice. It feels like, over time, the Prestige might hold up better.
But, we'll see.
I think the County puts me in a better position on the horse. Time (and pictures/video) will tell.
I think the County fits the horse better- it looks like it gives her shoulder more room, and feels like it is better on her back (more stretching and willingness to stretch, much bigger, better quality canter).
The County has less use (2005, and doesn't have hardly even any stirrup marks, billet holes not stretched).
I think the County was a good choice for Trudi and I, but I will say that I think the Prestige is a better quality saddle.
The leather is softer and has, overall, held up very well. The leather on the skirt of the county is really rough and fiberous.
The stitching and cut of the leather and details of the Prestige are extremely nice. It feels like, over time, the Prestige might hold up better.
But, we'll see.
