Gear Guide.
(Part 4)
Now you have the helmet, boots and whites. If your skills are growing like your polo wardrobe you should be able to pass as a polo player by now. You can hit the ball and you’ve learnt the rules so now its time to get serious and get a pony! And that means one thing….you need some tack.
Saddles
Have a look at the article elsewhere in this issue that tells you all about the importance of a saddle on your horse and your game. This will give you some idea of what you need to be checking for to make sure your saddle is comfortable for your horse. With this in mind where do you look?
So whats the choice?
Budget to exclusive, lets take a look.
The budget end will always mean searching the internet for second hand but this can be risky. Or…. you may fall on a bargain, and if you manage to find a deal nearby you might be able to arrange something with the vendor regarding checking the fit on your horse before you complete the deal. But more often than not (as with all second hand) you will need to ask the right questions and take the plunge. But beware, this may leave you with a saddle that doesn’t fit, out of pocket and no further forward in getting your pony correctly attired for that upcoming match. Chukkout polo on facebook is a great place to look for all kinds of polo equipment and saddles do frequently come up for sale. Varying widely in style, condition and price. Also eBay occasionally has polo equipment fo sale. Personal contacts are another great way to find tack and this should eliminate some of the risk. Hopefully this means you can examine the goods carefully, take measurements, check for damage and try tack on before parting with any cash. Also, some stores sometimes have second hand stock they are happy to sell. If
buying new, we have included below some of the options available.
Polo Splice 19" (Traditional ) Wooden Tree Polo Saddle
New improved model with reinforced pommel head & a smooth rounded seat, also adding more padding over the seat making it less deep then previous models but softer, the underneath has been improved with more padding on the panels to fit the horse and giving a soft & more comfortable fit to the horse and rider.
Still come's with Large flaps and stronger girth pulls & extra slit for overgith as before ,available in Full suede & 1/2 Suede (Pig print) these saddles can also have the panels dropped a little so it makes the saddle sit lower to fit a broader wither
These trees are similar as used in Tackeria,Texas Polo & KB saddles
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