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Discussion on Quarter sheets
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Member:
maggienm
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Posted on Monday, Jan 11, 2010 - 7:42 am:
Does anyone here use quarter sheets?
I am making one out of an old cooler, I have a few questions about them.
I was thinking of putting it on the horse overtop my regular saddle pad and under the saddle.
So I would have to make a place to insert the girth.
Has anyone used this style? Do you prefer it over the style that has a keyhole for the saddle and goes overtop your legs and fastens in front of the saddle?
I was going to put a crupper strap on and a strap from the sides around the haunches.
From your experience what do you like or not about them?
Any tips on making one?
Thank you.
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Member:
canderso
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Posted on Monday, Jan 11, 2010 - 7:57 am:
Hi Lori,
I use quarter sheets regularly, for two purposes. First for warmup in winter (unheated arena at -15C is pretty darned cold!) - it comes off once we have done our warmup.
Second is for hacking outside in wintertime. In this case, the quartersheet doesn't come off.
I have to admit I prefer the keyhole design because it is easy to take off (when I use it for warm up) and I like having it over my legs (when hacking).
And if I am not putting the sheet over my legs, I put it under the saddle flaps and fasten it in front of the pommel so it is secure (this is a good idea when it is windy).
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Member:
mrose
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Posted on Monday, Jan 11, 2010 - 11:20 am:
I agree with Cheryl. If it's cold enough for me to use a quarter sheet, my legs are cold. And, you don't have to get off to remove the sheet.
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maggienm
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Posted on Monday, Jan 11, 2010 - 7:13 pm:
Great advice thank you.
If you don't mind I have a few more questions.
How does the sheet attach in front of the saddle?
Do you ever have a problem with the sheet blowing up?
How far down your legs does it go?
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Member:
gramsey1
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Posted on Monday, Jan 11, 2010 - 7:23 pm:
Velcro closes the keyhole.
Covers the barrel off the horse, most of the rider's legs.
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Member:
lynnland
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Posted on Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 - 2:02 pm:
Hi Lori,
the only problem I have with my quarter sheet that has a keyhole that I can wrap around my legs (which is lovely at -25c) is that the wind tends to lift it more (defying the point) than the one that goes under my saddle.
Cheers
Lynn
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Member:
mrose
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Posted on Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 - 2:42 pm:
Lynn, have you tried sewing on strap that fastens with velcro and goes around your legs?
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Member:
lynnland
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Posted on Thursday, Jan 14, 2010 - 7:36 am:
Hi Sarah,
The one I have fastens with velcro over my lap when wrapped around me. Don't think I'd be comfortable on my young horse with velcro around my legs. The potential for a sudden, unplanned, disembark means I generally just tuck the front of the sheet under my knees. However, I guess just having it over my legs tends to allow the wind to catch it lower on my leg and lift it off his sides.
Cheers
Lynn
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Member:
maggienm
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Posted on Thursday, Jan 14, 2010 - 5:09 pm:
So, the underlying(no pun intended) hint here is to make sure your horse is used to flapping material before mounting with a built in flappy thing! Just how good do you ride?
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canderso
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Posted on Thursday, Jan 14, 2010 - 7:52 pm:
Yeah. I agree with Lynn that you would want to put the sheet under the saddle with a young horse. (You can usually fit a keyhole underneath the flaps.)
I would NEVER attach a quartersheet to my legs for the very reason Lynn says.
You also need to be careful with some sheets that are waterproof lined with fleece - if the pile is in the wrong direction the sheet gets stuck on the horse's quarters (fleece jams against hair) and with every step you get pulled backwards. Trust me this is NOT a happy feeling!!!
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Member:
mrose
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Posted on Thursday, Jan 14, 2010 - 11:00 pm:
I know that most quarter sheets are placed under the saddle, but I one that goes over the saddle and over my legs like a kyaking skirt, if you know what I mean. All my horses are used to having blankets and sheets and other things on them and often flapping around on them, so it has never bothered any of them. Any one of them might freak out at the sun hitting a rock on the ground or whatever, but not things on them.
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Member:
maggienm
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Posted on Friday, Jan 15, 2010 - 10:56 am:
Sara, I know what you mean, heck no I'm not scared of the bear, it's the rock, there, that worries me.
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Member:
mrose
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Posted on Friday, Jan 15, 2010 - 11:10 am:
exactly!!
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Member:
rtrotter
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Posted on Friday, Jan 15, 2010 - 6:43 pm:
Just thought I'd post and let you know that Big Dee's ( I just got the sales flyer) www.BigDweb.com has Fleece Quarter sheets #1517S on sale for $19.99. From the picture it looks like it's the one that goes under the saddle and not over your legs.
Rachelle
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Member:
maggienm
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Posted on Friday, Jan 15, 2010 - 11:54 pm:
Rachelle,
thank you, I'll have a look.
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Member:
kriseyc
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Posted on Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 - 6:02 pm:
Hi Lori & others, FYI I made my own 1/4 sheet from a big piece of micro fleece given to me by a friend. I already owned a key hole sheet with an outer denier covering, but wanted a lighter fleece one. I laid it out and traced leaving ample room for hemming. I sewed velcro to the pommel area, but it came off so I used a "chip clip" which worked very well! The light fabric did send to swish up a bit which I quickly remedied by sewing in to the hem some "leaded beading" It almost looks like white yarn or thick string but it has thin lead weights in it. Not heavy at all...but just enough to keep the edges of the fabric from swooping up...worked great! I also have a heavier rambo one, which is good.
Good luck with your project
IKE
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Member:
maggienm
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Posted on Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 - 8:56 pm:
Ike, I have never seen leaded beading, what type of store would I look for it in.
great tip.
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Member:
kriseyc
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Posted on Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 - 9:11 pm:
Hi Lori, You would find it in a sewing or craft store. I apologize if the name is not correct but I know it is lead filled and the thickness of your average yarn and mine is covered with white fabric...looking like your average string but with some weight to it...it's cool stuff!
Good luck finding it...I think I purchased it at Joanne Fabric's
IKE
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Member:
maggienm
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Posted on Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 - 10:54 pm:
Thanks, I'll check around.
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