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The very important, saddle/tack "Color Dilemma"! ;)

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We'll I'm in the beginning stages of my journey to Specialized Saddle ownership!!! I'm beyond excited and have already had my first convo with my area rep and sent in pictures of my gelding! I still have lots to do including deciding on the model I want. I have it narrowed down to the Trail Master and the Featherlight Trail. I think I'm leaning more towards the Trail Master right now but that may change later lol. Sooooo. What color should I order?! I know it's a meaningless aspect but it's one of those things that's just fun to hear opinions on! My gelding is bay and I'm wanting to do lime green tack I think. Here's how he looks in different colors I've tried...
Black synthetic saddle, no pad (just for color reference)
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My 'vote' (for what its worth) is for black on your bay. Very pretty and easily accessorized.

I did have a two-toned Stubben dressage saddle which was black on top and caramel underneath that was also very stylish. When I wasn't in dressage mode, that color combo limited my choice when selecting fun pads. My favorite pad for those times was this one:
 

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Thanks so much guys! I was pretty sure about black before but y'all definitely convinced me! My question now is what have y'all found in the way of fun, colorful pads? I really try to stay with wool or natural fibers, and love my Tolkat Woolback trail...

Toklat Woolback Trail Pocket Saddle Pad - English

I'm just not sure what will work best with the Specialized (I'll be asking my rep too) Of course this is just a cosmetic, fun, post pictures and share ideas thing so there's no right answer :)
 
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If you know someone handy with a sewing machine, you can always have them make a thin "blanket" (think as thin as an English pad or a Navajo blanket) to go over the plain pad. That way you can customize it. I've made a pad for my Aussie saddle and, even with doing it trial-and-error, it took me about an hour to complete. I'm in the process of making a second pad (to match my new barrel reins :lol: ) and a pad for my best friend's English saddle.
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The weight of the saddle keeps it in place. Also, the back of an English pad is quilted, which helps keep it from slipping. I just use the pre-quilted fabric from Walmart as my backing. Saves time.
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It sounds like you are choosing black but I wanted to add something.

I will NEVER buy a black saddle. I used to use one and where I live it gets sooo dang hot. I would saddle my horse and in the time it took to get his bridle on and get on that sucker would HEAT up or when I had to get off to get a gate etc. Three words: burned butt cheeks (and thighs and legs)! :oops:
 
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I dye my own pads. I change pad colors depending on my mood. And finding and buying good quality colored ones would have made me poor. I just found a brand & style I likes and bought white, then dyed them to the colors I wanted.
 
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