The person who posted there was an 11 year old as a trailguide (now 12) is absolutely correct. She was a sweetie and I don't blame anything on her or the horse. I've ridden at least a dozen times before at different stables. Employee Lauren tacks a horse and says, ""The bit is the only one I could find. It's a little small for this horse"". I can immediately tell the horse is not happy with the ill-fitting bit. I get on (despite my gut feeling that this was wrong). Within two minutes I now realize the saddle is slipping. The girl who was our guide had to stop multiple times so I could move the saddle back into place. Long story short: At the end of the ride the saddle starts slipping quickly. My landing was in mud, poop (of course) and some rocks. I walk the girl's horse back because she can't get the saddle upright and what does Lauren say, ""Did you have a good time?"" ""No, the saddle slipped off"". Lauren: ""I""ve tried at least 10 other saddles on him and none of them fit right....Well, other than that...Was it a good time?"" No apology. No ""Are you okay"". Had I not been in pain and dizzy I would've had a lot to say to her. The horses that ""work"" on the guided trails do not appear taken care of in comparison to the horses that are boarded there. These ""work"" horses deserve better. Bottom line: When you sign your name on a release of liability somewhere and could possibly get really hurt, do a little research on the place you're dealing with....Oh, and always trust your instincts because they're usually right.
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