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Gaits of Gold Gaited Horse Community Messageboard > Tack Discussion > Imus 4-Beat™ Saddle Discussion > Does anyone that has an Imus 4-Beat live near Panam City, FL? |
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| Does anyone that has an Imus 4-Beat live near Panam City, FL? | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 9th, 2012 07:04 pm |
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elisaliv G.O.G Community Member
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I would like to sit in one to see how I like it if anyone lives nearby and doesnt mind.  I live on Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, FL. I would consider driving an hour or two. Thanks! Elisa
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10th, 2012 01:29 am |
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wannabecowgirl G.O.G Community Member 
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HI! I'm in High Springs Florida, bout 25 miles south of Lake City. I think its a pretty far hike from Panama City though. I'd be happy to let you try it if your in town! Love, Love my four beat! I've only had it it a few months and really love it! I'm mad I spent so much money on a "slightly better" saddle SEVERAL times before I broke down and spent the money for a 4 beat. I probably spent more on the several that didnt work out!! LOVE MY 4 Beat!! Good Luck to you, let me know if I can help!
____________________ The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears. ~Arabian Proverb |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10th, 2012 05:44 pm |
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elisaliv G.O.G Community Member
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Yikes Google maps shows 4 hours, but how I drive it might be 3 1/2 haha. What size and style is yours? I'm looking to get a Western 16.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12th, 2012 12:27 pm |
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cclarsencc GOG V.I.P 
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with the guarantee you might as well just order one . National Bridle Shop and I are so sure you are going to love your Imus 4-Beat™ saddle that we are offering an unprecedented . If, for any reason whatsoever, you decide you do not want to keep your saddle within 14 days of receiving it, call National Bridle Shop (800-251-3474) and arrange to have it shipped back to their store no questions asked. Why are we willing to go out on a limb like this? For two reasons: First, it is not simply our intention to sell saddles; rather, it is our goal to fit horses. A quality saddle is more than a purchase - it is a financial and emotional investment. So it's important that if the saddle doesn't suit you or your horse, that you don't feel 'stuck' with it. Secondly, with the lowest rate of returns in the saddle industry, we're very confident that the vast majority of buyers are going to be thrilled with this purchase - and this guarantee will help make it an even easier decision to order your Imus 4-Beat™ saddle.
____________________ Training starts every time you approach a horse and ends when you walk away. Horses can talk - We just need to listen See Whats New @ http://www.willbegaitin.com |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12th, 2012 06:28 pm |
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elisaliv G.O.G Community Member
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I don't doubt I will LOVE the saddle, my concern is the seat fit. The website says I should be a 17 but all the 17's I've ridden in were too big and 16's seem to be perfect in other saddle brands. I'm 6' and 180 lb female.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 01:39 am |
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GypsySusan G.O.G Community Member 
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Go ahead and get the 16 - you will love it. The twist is perfect and places you in the liberty equitation position which is closer to a bareback position. I'm on 5'4" but weigh considerably more than you and I never "feel" like my saddle is too small (with the exception of the horn sometimes.) I also don't feel like I'm being pushed out of the saddle even though it looks like I don't fit. I'm sure if I were smaller it would fit even better. Attachment: IMG_0013Small.jpg (Downloaded 21 times)
____________________ Susan http://www.gypsytrotters.com Phil 4:11-13, 19 Missouri Fox Trotters: To Ride One... Is to Own One. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 01:52 am |
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Lakota G.O.G Community Member 
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Gypsy, you didn't say what size was suggested by the site and what size you have... I will have to agree with you though. The reccomendations and what works for me are not copasetic. I ride a 15" in other rigid tree saddles and a 15" in the Imus is just perfect. My advice is to get whatever seat size you like in other saddles. The Imus will just be much more comfortable, for you as well as your horse!
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 02:54 am |
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TN Trailrider G.O.G Community Member 
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I think you might be happer with a 17" one. I'm 5'8 and 155 and found the 17 to be the better size for me (a good portion of my weight is carried in my butt!). The 16 did fit okay but I "nestled" better in the 17.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 06:23 am |
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GypsySusan G.O.G Community Member
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I didn't get a "recommendation" for seat size - I had 16" QH bar saddles that I was using before my purchase and just ordered a 16" ('course I was a bit smaller then, too.)
____________________ Susan http://www.gypsytrotters.com Phil 4:11-13, 19 Missouri Fox Trotters: To Ride One... Is to Own One. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 11:53 am |
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sdlepal Ranch Hand 
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My 4Beat saddle is a 16" and I am 180 ( ) now and 5'6" and it fits me just fine. It is comfortable in the position it puts me in and I have plenty of room. As already mentioned, you do have a return policy if it doesn't fit like you want. If you have the money to invest in a saddle, please try this one.
____________________ Pam and Cowboy Casey |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13th, 2012 04:45 pm |
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Lakota G.O.G Community Member
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O.K., I meant the reccomendation on the homepage for seat sizes according to height and weight. It was not close at all for me.
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