December 2011: Thank you, Pam… for your sound saddle fitting knowledge and especially for getting me and Hollyanna into the best saddle of our lives! The Marcel Talouse Aachen Ergonomic Dressage Saddle. I was very excited when you asked me to send you a review on the saddle, because it is truly fabulous! Not only is it an example of the finest workmanship in every respect, but it is by far the most comfortable saddle I’ve ever ridden in. It is extremely lightweight, and the feel of the leather is fairly luxurious. The seat is deep and stable, with soft padding for the seat bones on either side of the center line, lifting the spine up and away from the saddle. It affords exceptional freedom of movement and balance for me and my very opinionated mare. Mostly it’s just so comfortable to sit in. I use it for everything from dressage lessons to shows to trail riding including some pretty rough terrain. I have never experienced instability, pain or discomfort to my seat, spine, legs or feet despite many hours on horseback on any given day. I absolutely LOVE this saddle and can’t say enough about it, except I'm 52 years old ... and that's something! Next to Hollyanna, it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made! Hands down!
Thank you Pam!
Lora Kelly
Port Orchard, Washington
January 2012 Pam, Having been away from riding for almost 20 years,
it was a daunting thought to pick out a saddle for a spirited American
Saddlebred that I bought in November. So when I heard that you did
saddle fittings, I was so excited! Finally
someone who can help me get the right saddle for my boy Flynnigan. Little did I know that you would show up with a crop of saddles to try
and to my further delight, a Marcel Talouse that I could afford! Even
though my show days are over, its wonderfully
comfortable on the trails and Flynn is stunning wearing black. Thanks
again for your time and effort to find the right fit for me and for
Flynn!
Gretchen Johnson – Port Orchard, WA
