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Ground Seat Pretty Much Done

rdl123

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I really haven't had much time to work on this saddle as I have been very busy with work and a house I am renovating - However, on Saturday between building a staircase and loading a bunch of square bales I was able to get this final ground seat piece in - Overall shape is comfortable - I wish it was a little flatter in profile up front...Less rise I guess is what I mean.

Ground seat shape is so subjective. I am very slim. My pin bones are right there. To me a ground seat with a little dome to it (If you were to section the saddle right where your pin bones sit) feels good. A seat like that I can ride all day and still feel just fine.

However, I was riding some colts recently at an indoor arena with a friend and a cowboy/colt starter/farrier I respect showed up - He had some really nice saddles and we got talking. He likes a saddle with a ground seat that is fairly flat side to side. Now I am second guessing myself...

I'd appreciate comments anyone might have on this...I know some people refer to the triangle 'bicycle' shape seat...How flat do you go with that?

Anyhow, here is the picture of my completed ground seat - Red dashed lines highlight the center marks and other lines I made. To me, so far the seat feels alright...hard to tell tho till you spend a 12hr plus day in one...

Gs 05

Gs 06

Gs 07

Anyhow, tonight after work I plan to cut out the skirts and maybe the rigging plates pieces...I need to make up some time as I want this rig ready for early spring.


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rktaylor

Ron,

I took the one photo of my saddle directly from the side so that you could see the rise in the ground seat. I got that from another thread on marketing saddles. The other angle that is helpful is looking straight down. Then you can see the leg cut outs.

I am learning a lot about ground seats. You know my second saddle thread turned into a ground seat discussion. It was really beneficial for me.

The saddle is looking good. I am going to work on rigging plates tonight and maybe my skirts some. Good luck on the spring deadline. It will be here before you know it.

Randy

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