SADDLE REVIEW
Ideal Ramsay Developed in conjunction with showing legend Marjorie Ramsay, this saddle delivers outstanding comfort and is, of course, perfect for the show ring.
S
imone Addams’ Ideal Ramsay was, quite simply, ideal for her young Welsh Cob.
spelling, foaling, rehabilitation, show
I used to have an Enzo Treviso Lucia,
horses, eventers and yearlings.”
also made in the UK.”
Sharing her centre are an assortment
After a Google search, Simone arrived
He wore it the first time he competed
of dogs, cats, pigs, goats, cows and
at The Saddle Hub and found the
in some saddle classes, taking home a
pet sheep. “Vets use Carin Park as a
Ideal Ramsay: “The staff were efficient,
raft of trophies, medals and tri-coloured
meeting point to examine various horses
courteous and knowledgeable. When
sashes. “It was an APSB show at
in the district, and it’s also used for
I asked if they could check the panel
Werribee a few months ago,” Simone
saddle fittings. I’m now learning this art
length, a very important element, they
explains. “The classes were big and
and am waiting for my tools to arrive,”
came back with an answer in half an
there was a lot for him to deal with, but
she says, a skill that will be handy when
hour. The assistance was phenomenal.
he coped very well even though he’s
Danceman has an inevitable growth
A fantastic and worthwhile experience.”
only four.”
spurt and the Ramsay needs tweaking.
Being a typically shaped Welsh Cob,
Simone felt that because the breed
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Pen-nant Danceman, who was broken
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in by Simone, has a very wide flat back.
in the UK was the way to go. “I wanted
All saddles come with a two-week trial,
“Finding an appropriate saddle is a
a 17” extra wide low profile show or
finance options, and a courier right to your
massive issue,” she says. “A poorly
dressage saddle with short panels.
door. Terms and conditions apply.
The Saddle Hub has a wide variety of
fitting saddle can make the pony sore, and when you’re trotting on big wide Cobs you tend to get a bit of a roll on and run the risk of falling to the side if the saddle isn’t spot on.” She first fell in love with the breed when working on a stud in W.A. and now owns two: Danceman and 10-year-old Gwynnellie Downs Magic Flute who, she says, is an absolute delight. Simone began riding at three, but didn’t get a horse of her own until she was twelve. For many years she rode trackwork but gave it away after a serious accident. “I also had a lot of OTTs in the past and am presently caring for twenty horses at my Carin Park Equestrian Centre in Hamilton, an hour north of Warrnambool. We specialise in all aspects of equestrian care and management – racehorse
Simone, Danceman and their Ideal Ramsay at the 56th APSB Stud Show (Image by Equine Promotions Australia). E Q U E S T R I A N H U B . C O M . AU | 75
