[Ag-eq] Tack

[Nella Foster]

Yes, animals are often the first to suffer when the economy takes a down 
turn.  I see ad after ad where people are saying they can no longer afford 
to keep their horses.  I've heard of all kinds of animals being left at 
foreclosed properties.  People are even dumping horses in the desert; not to 
long ago some friends of mine were riding in the desert and found an 
abandoned horse.  She was old, very skinny and in very bad shape.  They got 
her home and notified the authorities, who said they are seeing more and 
more of this kind of thing.  The poor mare had so many health issues the vet 
recommended putting her down.

If you want to buy, now is a great time.  There are some really nice horses 
out there for half of what you used to have to pay.  There is also all kinds 
of tack and horse supplies at very good prices.

I have a synthetic saddle, which I mostly use if I'm taking all 3 mules out 
at the same time.  I've also used it when I knew we would be swimming on a 
trail ride.  Allie is the only mule I've taken swimming and she wasn't 
thrilled about it!

  I'm not into fancy saddles; I like well made and comfortable.  I've bought 
all my saddles used and have never paid more than $350 for one!  I prefer 
light weight saddles, since the fibromyalgia makes me weak.  I also don't 
like making the mules carry any more weight than they have to!

Please keep us posted on your saddle quest!

Nella
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jody W. Ianuzzi" <jody at thewhitehats.com>
To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Tack


> Hello Nella,
>
> Hmmm, I never thought about it but the bad economy is probably causing
> people to sell their horses and tack.
>
> Our local tack shop does sell nice used equipment and they guarantee that
> the saddle tree is in good condition etc.  they sell Dakota saddles which
> are about $800 new.  they seem OK.  Nothing fancy but who needs fancy.
>
> I also saw a synthetic saddle made out of cordura for $200 which would be
> great as a spare.
>
> JODY
>
>
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