This is an opportunity for you to get a great saddle, in excellent condition (it actually has been cleaned after nearly every use) that is rarely available on ebay. Check it out - there are hardly any listed at any time. (Okay, there are three listed by me right now but I'll explain) You want to know why there are hardly any here??? Because you usually have to pry them out of their owners cold, dead hands, that's why!!
This is the Windsor Greenline. It has a deep seat and knee rolls that keep your leg and butt in the proper position no matter what crazy antics your horse likes to pull. I can attest to this from personal experience! It is a 17 in. seat and 3 1/2 (MW) tree. Because the seat is deep it feels small for a 17 in. I am 5'3" and 118 pounds and it fits like a glove - great for all you tiny dressage riders who swim in most saddles. It's a great, secure feeling - well, as secure as you can feel on top of a thousand pound animal who thinks it can be eaten by anything the size of a housecat (or even smaller some days.....). The saddle is in great condition with only a few small scratches on the cantle (see picture) to keep it from being perfect. It is 3 years old and has been checked and reflocked by master saddlers on two occasions - the last one of which is why this saddle is for sale.....
For all of you who want to know why I (and my two friends for whom I have also listed Windsors on ebay) are selling these cherished, comfortable, paid-for paragons of equestrian engineering - it has to do with a few margueritas and a very late dutchman.....
A group of ladies from our barn needed to have all our saddles checked and fitted (as we usually do every year or so) and our trainer suggested we use a gentleman from Holland that she uses who was coming over. Great. We thought we'd make it a little saddle-fitting party since we all like to hang around and watch and it's a great excuse not to go home and cook. It was a great party - food, music, and of course, a little something to drink - more specifically, margueritas. Well, to make a long story short, Mr. Saddlefitter was 5 hours late - we were slightly inebriated, and by the time he left, Mr. Saddlefitter (who ironically turned out to also be Mr. Custom Saddlemaker) left with orders for 4 custom made saddles. I know, I know - but it seemed like such a good idea at the time!! Our custom saddles have now arrived and we really do love them and feel that as middle-aged, competitive amateurs we damn well deserve them. However, Mastercard feels that we also damn well better pay for them, hence, the big saddle sale......
So, if you can't afford $4000 for a custom saddle, maybe you can help someone (with a slight alcohol problem) pay for theirs.... True story. If I'm lyin' I'm dyin'.........
NOTE 1: I can only accept certain forms of online payments, money order or cashiers check.
NOTE 2: Thank you 4beatin.it for
letting me know that so many people are interested in my ad. I am flattered that
so many of you want to party with me and my friends. I would be even more
flattered if you bid on these saddles..... I love to party with people who ride
in Windsors and, believe me, if we sell these saddles there will be a big
friggin party.. And yes, it was Jan Hulsebos who very beguilingly got us to buy
new saddles. What trickery to send a tall, attractive, charming European man.
Shame on them....
NOTE 3: Okay, I'm not super great
at all the intricasies of ebay so sometimes a question or comment comes in and I
don't get it listed with the other questions. Here is the latest one:
"Glad you have such a great sense of humor about it. So do the great folks at
Horsecity.com! Check out the Bulletin Board General Chit Chat. Your eBay auction
made it's way into their forums. P.S. They would really like to meet up with you
at Rolex!" reply: Wow, you people at Horsecity have some serious emoticons...
Especially that ball that rolls around laughing - thankfully I got mostly those
and not the old New Jersey salute. If you don't know what that is you're too
nice for this business.... Meet up with me at Rolex??? Well, at least it's a
public place - but no hanky-panky unless you have the results of a current blood
test.... no exceptions... I have my principles...
NOTE 4: connetha writes:
"I think you and your friends should read HC once in awhile, and consider
joining. They'd love to have you!! You sound like you'd fit right in!" reply:
Don't I feel like the prettiest girl at the debutante ball !!!!!!! I will
seriously consider your invitation along with the other recent ones: AA,
Shoppers Anonymous, American Express, and, of course, all those many concerned
people who hourly remind me that my shopping experience could be so much better
by reading "Ebay for Dummies". Seriously, thank you for your invitation, and if
I don't have to get a second job, I will definitely come over for a chat. Maybe
we could even swap recipes or something hilarious like that.....
Questions from other members
Q: I just wanted to say if I had the money, even though I'm in no need of a Dressage Saddle, I would purchase it just for the sheer enjoyment I have recieved from reading your add! What a HOOT, you must be!!! I also though I would let you know you have become peoples all time favorite add on E-bay ever! Congrats on that! Also you have made it not only to HC, but now to PonyBoy.com, (Bulitan board) you are located in conversations with friends / horse humor! Come pay a visit, only a small group of us 3,000 plus members but only hand full of regulars. You definatly, would fit right in! We tend to get a bit crazy there and almost every topic seems to end up about Chocolate! LOL Good luck to you on the selling of your saddles and may Mastercard be easy on you till you do! Maybe next time you all might select one lady to play designated buyer, and have to stay sober! LOL Merry christmas! TAT
Dec-09-06
A: Peoples favorite ad ever??!!? Really??? This has actually been pretty
overwhelming. The other night I just sat here and cried at the enormity of
people all over the world sharing laughter because of me!! If you ever think one
little thing doesn't make a difference.... I have a whole new understanding of
the ripple effect of the things we do. I want to thank you for your good wishes
and I'm truly happy that I made you laugh. It has been as much fun for me as for
you - truly. Now bid, dammit!!
Q: My polo team has been looking for some new saddles. Sorry, yours won't work
for us. The flaps are to big and the seat, to small. However, we do share a
common interest in margarites So... everyone on the team has decided to chip in
$2.00 each to help you out of your dilemma. Thats a total of $8.00 cash money,
to you. Reply with a mailing address. We'll have that money in the mail today.
Good luck with the sale. Cheers, Phil
Dec-08-06
A: Phil (and all the other kind people who offered me cash - I don't take
personal checks), I am touched by your offer, and, so far, I am not to the point
of begging. However, I may only be a day away, and the thought of how $8 could
change my life.......well, there are no words....
Q: Damn near 9 thousand hits on this auction and no takers? This add has to have broke some kind of record and worth something for all the entertainment value. So, this is to all the 9,000 viewers!!! I say we help out......we all chip in a buck ....then she can keep the saddle (save the e-bay fees), pay off the master card and have enought left to call Mr. Saddlefitter again.... CASH ......this time! That saddle then goes up on ebay......WATCH THE PROCEEDS ON THIS ONE! and we all get our $1 back. Plan?
Dec-08-06
A: Yeah!!!! Let's do it!!!! Let's help the poor ladies out!!!!
Q: You made it to Misery, I mean
Missouri, land of ice. Sounds like your selling the wrong saddle if you want to
party more, at least you would stay in the saddle if you were RUI (riding under
the influence). Melissa of the Central States Rocky Mountain Club.
Dec-08-06
A: I'm glad you enjoyed the ad and I'll take your suggestion under
consideration.... Consideration, of course, being the pet name for my paper
shredder.....
Q: Now every darn custom saddlemaker in
the world is going to be deliberately 5 hours late for their appointments,
hoping that his/her clients are drunk by the time he/she arrives! Given the
number of horsewomen who a) like to drink and b) like to buy saddles, this
really could do something great for the global economy! :)
Dec-07-06
A: Don't ya just love someone who can find the silver lining??!?! I love a
healthy global economy as much as the next person, but right now I am more
concerned with the slightly anemic look of my bank account..... However, at the
very least, I guess I can say I not only am a big spender, but a great
American!!
Q: Honey, (wiping keyboard) if you'd
started the bidding at a few bucks like the hairy guy in the wedding dress, you
would be WAYYYYY up there in the bidding right now! Key hint for eBay selling is
to start 'em low and let the idiots - er, brilliantly successful bidders take
your price up with their enthusiasm. Yours in sobriety....
Dec-07-06
A: ......frantically searching..... Now, where did I put all those offers for
Ebay for Dummies.....??
Q: Just wanted to let you know
marguritas and husbands do very well together. My husband had one too many at an
Arabian open house, I saw a broodmare I wanted and he said sure honey, anything
for a roll in the hay. I got that $20,000 mare before he sobered up. He has
regretted that extra drink ever since. Loved your ad.
Dec-07-06
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A: Wow, your husband bought you a $20,000 horse just so he could do the
FEEDING???!?! When it came to spouses, I think I got jipped......
Q: No question, but wanted you to know I
heard about it on the GA/Ala Horse lovers message board. Good luck in selling
the saddle. Best message & description about selling saddle I've seen in a very
long time. You've made my day for sure. Not bad for an overweight,professional
granny type rider.
Dec-07-06
A: Thank you so much! I have had a great time this week but I'll be glad when I
can get my laundry done again!!! And don't forget - it's the overweight,
professional granny-type riders that finance everyone else in the horse world.
Grrrr, don't get me started....!!!
Q: your hilarious ad just reached
Sweden! i wish you luck,both with saddlesale and rehab;) You should, instead of
selling saddles,have your own column in a horsemagazine!
Thina-www.alsterfeldt.nu Dec-07-06
A: I don't think so. I never dreamed I'd
have to be funny for a whole week!! After this I'm going back to being the
grouchy skinflint that that my friends know and love...
Q: Your wonderful listing is making the rounds of horse boards all over the net. Now, just who is responsible for replacing my Diet Coke impaired keyboard??? LOL! Best wishes!
Dec-06-06
A: I don't want to sound harsh - but that would be you. There are many things
that you should not do while drinking - a painfully obvious lesson for both of
us.
Q: Hey, you made the Fjord Horse list.
we over here generally have horses with big butts. however, should your 18 fit a
woman AND a horse with a big butt, i might be interested. however, when you talk
about the 17 being SNUG, i would imagine it would take a 21 or bigger for our
ample asses (mind and my horse's). guess i will just have to go back to
riding on an old VW back seat. laurie in minnesota
Dec-06-06
A: I have nothing to say that's funnier than that.....
Q: Now your auction has made it to the glass forum of Wet Canvas. You are becoming way to popular!!! If you ever decide you want to come and play with fire and glass... We like Party-Girls!!!!
Dec-06-06
A: I gave up that kind of play 20 years ago - but thanks, you bring back happy
memories....
Q: Do you already post on the Chronicle of the Horse BB? You should post in your own thread there! Your username could be DrunkDutchSaddleOwner or something like that...
Dec-06-06
A: Thanks for the idea for the user name. I prefer
steadfastlysaveshermoneyforretirement but I don't think even my friends would
recognize me with that one....
Q: Your ad has made it to the Chronicle
of the Horse forums. :) Here's a link: http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=74389
I'm going to pass it on to the dressage trainer at my barn. Good luck!
Dec-06-06
A: Chronicle of the Horse!!! (....excitedly checking link....) They're not very
talkative over there, are they??
Q: You made it to Barrel Horse World. Get a horn put on that new saddle. Then you can do Mach one dressage with us. You would fit right in. LOL
Dec-06-06
A: Barrel Horse World??? Wow.... I mean, Wow....
Q: I saved myself 3rd degree burns by
not having coffee in hand when reading your ad. It's being forwarded everywhere.
You should get an award from the equestrian comedy club. Join us at
writerspark.com and pursue your writing career. No pressure, write when you
like, get great critiques, go for publication! You are a talent this world
needs! I am serious---email me. I also love your saddle. Julie
Dec-06-06
A: Is there an equestrian comedy club??!? Naaaahh, no equestrian I know would be
able to afford the cover and two drink minimum. Not if you really own a horse, I
mean - and a custom saddle.... maybe I'm actually just talking about myself
here... Anyway, thanks for the compliment - I'm really not ready to jump careers
yet. My day job actually pays me on a regular basis..... That's a big benefit
for someone who likes to live indoors and have regular meals.
Q: Well, you made the Twin Cities Combined Training Yahoo list today -- I imagine many folks are enjoying your tale -- cheers!
Dec-06-06
A: I was so excited about this!!! Then I went to the site and they won't let me
in. So, for all of you out there who were wondering.... being famous pretty much
means jack.....
Q: this saddle looks great-will buying it guarantee a meeting with the saddlemaker you partied with?
Dec-06-06
A: Hey, this is ebay. If you buy it I guarantee you'll get a saddle.
Q: Would you be interested in a straight
trade, no boot, taking in trade two thoroughly bred genuine Montana barn cats
valued at $600 each? At this time of the year they are truly cool cats equipped
with beautiful fur coats.
Dec-06-06
A: I hope this is a joke or else I sincerely apologize for rudely laughing until
coffee came out my nose...
Q: Sorry! A new dr. saddle is next on my
list, I swear! But you have to become an honorary member of the eventing Area2
event riders. We are a Drinking Club with a Riding Problem. You think that's
nuts? Try posing nekkid for a calendar! Yep! That's us!
A: A drinking club with a riding problem - I like that!! I'll be an honorary member of the Area 2 event riders - I know what eventing is, although I have no idea where Area 2 is. I want one of your naked calendars!!! And if you do another one I want to pose with you!!! I'll even write something funny. I swear. This is a no joke serious offer. Call me.
Q: If one of my thighs is the size of your waist will it still fit me like a glove?
Dec-05-06A:
Probably more like a tourniquet.
Q: I'm laughing out loud and sending you a virtual Margarita. Cheers!
Dec-05-06A:
A virtual marguerita is greatly appreciated as that's all I can have until my credit card is paid off......
Q: I got an email from a friend today that said I had to read this ebay ad. I have to say you brought a big smile to my face. You ladies sound like a great bunch to party with. Just wanted to let you know this ad was sent to me from Ks and I am in Oklahoma. Your ad has probably been around the world by now. I hope your saddle sells ( I had mine on ebay forever and noone ever wanted it) HAHA and you ladies have a great life.
Dec-05-06
A:
There's internet in OKLAHOMA???!?!!
Q: You are so invited to my yahoo group! It's not one of the typical yuppy groups. We actually make fun of them. But we'd love to have you! I'd send ya an e-vite, but no email. Good luck with the sale btw!
Dec-05-06
A:
If you knew my friends and relatives you'd realize that I have no time or need to ridicule anyone else - but thanks anyway.
Q: OK I'm not in the market for such a nice saddle but I had to tell you I haven't seen such a funny eBay ad since that big hairy guy modeled his ex-wife's wedding dress for his eBay photo ad. You really should consider humor writing to help pay for your new saddle!
Dec-05-06
A:
Wow, to even be mentioned in the same breath as the hairy guy in the wedding dress makes me stand taller as a human being. Thank you.
Q: LOL! At 5'9 and 165 pounds, my ass is too fat for your saddle, but LOVED your ad. I can feel your pain, though, as it doesn't even take margaritas to make me do things that are as dumb. But I bet you have a gorgeous bunch of saddles, eh? Anyone get anything extra from the Dutchman? LOL! Just kiddin'. Hey, I will send this ad to all my friends....you never know who's in the market for a saddle!
Dec-04-06
A:
Actually, the 18in. Windsor belongs to a lady with almost exactly your measurements. However, she has a Polish butt (a reasonable facsimile of her words). I'm not really sure what that means - I'm from WVa and it doesn't look all that different from the Appalachian butts I'm used to - but maybe that's for a more discerning eye to determine. Anyway, thanks for passing the ad on - especially if your friends are financially secure with disposable income
Q: Hey, nutty party girl ;-) I feel your pain - I have a wonderful old 17.5 Passier that just won't sell. So, my plan is to mount it (yes, pun) on a small wine cask and use it as part of a standing work station. Imagine how comfortable I'll be sitting in my saddle, hip flexors stretched and all, while I write my best-selling novel. You obviously have a knack for expressing yourself...if your saddle doesn't sell, and you choose to pursue another time-sucking outlet that doesn't cost as much as an equestrian anything, but will enslave you emotionally (writing), please consider holding onto your saddle so you can play grown up cowgirl in the middle of the night. And if you drink a bit too much as you struggle for that perfect sentence, the floor is only a short fall away.
Dec-04-06
A:
Okay...interesting idea for a work station. Considering how far my literary talents have gotten me so far (zero bids), I think I'll keep my day job.
Q: Hello, apart from the interesting story, I may be interested in information about your saddles. Actually, it would be more for the 17.5 since I have the same height as you, but a little more weight should I say. I would like to know the length of the flaps, from the bottom of the stirrup bar to the bottom of the flap, please. I don't know much about the Windsor saddles, but I like their look from your pictures, and the external thigh and knee rolls. Thanks, Catherine V.
Dec-03-06
A:
The measurement from the bottom of the stirrup bar to the bottom of the flap on that saddle is 16.5 inches. No jokes, just that facts.
Q: BEST description of a saddle I have ever read! Connie
Dec-03-06A:
Words flow out of my mouth like money flows out of my pockets sometimes.....