Thursday, December 17, 2009

A Prickly Situation

Many thanks to the reader that sent me this. This is quite possibly one of the worst ideas I have ever seen. This person has had SPIKES added to this saddle and bridle. Now, I can just see trying to get on and off with that cantle full of spikes in my way. Ouch. And what happens if you have a bit of a rodeo? Landing on those would HURT. Yay, puncture wounds in the bum. Also, check out the bridle, what if your horse is a head rubber? He would impale you every time he wanted to be affectionate. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.









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25 comments:

  1. texasnascarcowgirlDecember 17, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Egads! that looks like something a crazy barrel racer would do.

    I know, I am one and know several who would love this!

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  2. DragonDecember 17, 2009 at 8:37 AM

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  3. DigitSisDecember 17, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Looks like something Mad Max would use

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  4. DragonDecember 17, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Ugh, who thought that would be a good idea? Really?

    That saddle looks like it's top quality too...not.

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  5. DigitSisDecember 17, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    meant to add... at least this is something the human is more likely to be injured by. That's a switch.

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  6. Laura Dotson-ThomsonDecember 17, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Ok, is it bad that all I can think about is those movies where the rider leapfrogs from behind the horse into the saddle... and missing short... with this saddle... sorry.
    Also, is the whole thing plush? That just takes it to a whole other level.

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  7. OneDandyHorseDecember 17, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    This has got to be the ugliest saddle (with or without the spikes) I have ever seen! WTF!?!?!?!

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  8. PRSDecember 17, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I have had some pretty spectacular bruises from some impromptu rodeos I unwillingly participated in and I don't think I would want to add puncture wounds and lacerations to the mix. Yikes!

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  9. PRSDecember 17, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Y'know, on closer inspection it looks like a Bob Marshall treeless saddle or a BM knock off.

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  10. DanielleDecember 17, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Imagine explaining this one to the doctors in the ER.

    "So...HOW'D you get all of the poke holes in your butt again?"

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  11. Cut-N-JumpDecember 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    There is not one thing I can think of to make this sound anywhere near a good idea.

    Not even one.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    well no riding double in that saddle.......

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  13. EzmeDecember 17, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    "well no riding double in that saddle......."

    Maybe that's the point! LMAO The owner was fed up of friend leaping on! lol Then thought "Oh crap, better make the bridle match!"

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  14. horsndogluvrDecember 17, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Hey, CnJ, I can actually think of one good reason... Can't you think of a few people you wish would use this - especially after you put a burr under it?

    Evilly, Ruthie

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  15. DrillriderDecember 17, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    HAHA! I could think of few horsepeople I'd want to a burr under this saddle while they were riding. How about Cleve Wells for starters!

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  16. DrillriderDecember 17, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    I'd want to "put" a burr under......OOPS!

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  17. Jennifer RPDecember 17, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    *looks at that bridle*

    *thinks about the Paint she's riding*

    (That would be the big softie who has to check every inch of his rider for treats and try to give neck hugs).

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  18. panavia999December 17, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    A saddle for a horse lovin' biker?
    Or a horse lovin' S&M person?

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  19. Cheval NoirDecember 17, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    WTF !!!!!!!

    What a totally stupid thing to do!!

    Apart from being profoundly unattractive I can't imagine anything anymore more dangerous.

    Clearly created/requested by a bottom of the gene pool dweller.

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  20. [. Raven .]December 18, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Woah! I'm a "goth" as they call it, and I would never think of putting something so medieval torturechamber on my horse. Sure I enjoy a spiked collar to wear and studded belts, but all I can think of is if my horse went a little wild or spooked badly how much it would hurt having all of those holes in me. It would be like having lots of canine bites all over. Ouch!

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  21. Cut-N-JumpDecember 18, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Ruthie, as much as I would like to consider the burr option, the horse doesn't deserve it. Sorry, but none of them do.

    Now if they are using the saddle on each other in a sexual setting, (no horses involved) they might enjoy the burr and add a few more in some questionable places...

    Eeeewwwwwww! Can we just NOT go there?

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  22. DanielleDecember 18, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    The more I look at this picture, the more I think of those barrel girls that come hauling home kicking and screaming. You know the ones. The picture that is taken when their butt is 2 feet above the saddle...

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  23. GoLightlyDecember 18, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Okay, that IS tacky.
    Dangerous, dumb, tacky.

    Great motivation for the rider, though;)

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  24. JenDecember 19, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    WOW - Um... Shishkabob anyone?

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  25. RhinestoneCowgirlMay 8, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    This brings a whole new meaning to iron horse. I don't have a problem with it, really. Its ugly, but I would get a big giggle watching anyone using this on an "interesting" horse.

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