Janssen Barrel Horses
Larry, Melanie, Ashley and Haley Janssen
Debra Sibley Ultra Lite Saddles - We only ride the best
Janssen Barrel Horses is now a Debra Sibley Sales Representative - Talk to Us About your next saddle! melanjanss@aol.com
Janssen Barrel Horses proudly announces that they have had success running in the Debra Sibley ultra lite and that we are now a Sibley Sales Representative. Our Roan Mare Streakin Rosie Jane ran consistently in the 1D all weekend long at the Sherburn Barrel Bash this October. Every day Rosie got faster and on the last day, she had run the second fastest time of the day but barely tipped the second barrel, that run would have placed her second in the 1D with a 14.42.
Rosie has always had problems with running consistently, she always would shut down and just not want to run sometimes seemed sore when turning, but with the new debra sibley Flex Tree saddle she got faster, her turns more fluid, she was more freed up through out her shoulders and just felt more comfortable before and after a run. The reason she was shutting down was cause of the saddle i was using on her i use to swear by the Marlene Mcraes but after using a Sibley i can no longer get my self to ride in it. Even my futurity colts lover this saddle. After every ride she always had dry spots on her shoulders and back, after going with a Flex Tree Sibley she no longer has any dry spots, and runs like a completely different horse.
Why Should you Ride in a Sibley?
I was always skeptical about buying a one, i never really liked how the bob marshalls sat on my mare. She however loved it, like i say she was more freed up. But i always seemed to sink down in the saddle and just couldn't get up with my mare, and ride her like i was suppose to. So when i was at the WSCA champshow this September i rode in a lady's saddle, after that moment i knew i had to have one. It only took a half hour riding in it to convince me this was the saddle that i just had to have. Rosie loved it, she took a sigh of relief after cinching her up and riding in it for just 30 minutes. After riding in the saddle i went home and ordered mine and received it no less than 3 weeks. Since then i haven t even looked back at my other saddles. If your horse is sore, or if your simply looking to shave some time off the clock, order a Sibley! They are super super light (Only 10 Lbs) and your horse and YOU are absolutely going to love it! Excellent quality, and made to last!
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Pictured Below Streakin Rosie Jane and her New Sibley Ultra Lite.
Picture Below is my Custom Debra Sibley.
* Butterscotch Yolk with Black Suede Seat
* Black Scrolling, Fully Tooled
* 14.5 Inch 5" Cantal
Below Videos of Streakin Rosie Jane in Action with her Debra Sibley Ultra Lite Saddle at the Sherburn Barrel Bash October 2008
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(click pic for bio)As a chiropractor and barrel racing competitor, I am always looking for ways to improve and maintain the health and performance of both my horse and myself, as well as all of my clients (equine and human). As a chiropractor, I've seen time and again how important saddle fit and comfort are in keeping both the horse and rider feeling good and performing at their peak. Poorly fitting saddles are a huge factor in creating muscle soreness and imbalances, resulting subluxations in the equine athlete. A subluxation is a misalignment of two or more articulating surfaces, which creates altered (usually decreased) motion in the joint, nerve irritation, inflammation and muscle hypertension. The presence of subluxations will negatively affect performance and often attitude, due to both altered biomechanics of the joint and the resulting pain and discomfort the subluxation creates. The most common areas that poor saddle fit to creates problems in are the withers, shoulders, thoracic spine and ribs. However, compensation in body carriage and gait, due to discomfort from the saddle, can also create subluxations in the lumbopelvic region and/ or neck. From another standpoint, rider position and comfort in the saddle can affect the horse's spine. If the rider is uncomfortable, or has back pain themselves, they may be compensating by altering their body position to one side or the other, or too far forward or back. So I recommend that horse riders visit their chiropractor to keep their spine properly aligned as well. I know I ride much better when my back feels good!
The physical demands of being a chiropractor do tend to strain the back and create subluxations and muscle tension! I have ridden many different saddles over the years. Some definitely aggravate back pain and just are not comfortable. As I have a tendency to ride somewhat forward when competing, many saddles let my legs get behind me. This makes it harder for both me and the horse to maintain balance in a tight, fast turn! After researching the basis of the flex tree and Debra Sibley saddles, and upon talking to some of my fellow competitors that ride Debra's saddles, I decided to give it a try! In the past, I'd been somewhat skeptical of the treeless saddles in general, as the tree does help distribute weight. I really like the basis of the flex tree, as it still has the benefits of a "treed saddle," but with much more comfort for horse and rider, as well as better contact and communication! Both of these factors help enhance performance!
I've been riding a Debra Sibley saddle and have definitely noticed an improvement in my back discomfort and body position when riding! I love the dual adjustments of the fenders, as this helps keep my feet and legs in a good position when I'm both seated and "up" in the saddle. I feel like I can stay with my horse better in the turn as well! The saddle fits my mare great and has alleviated some soreness the saddle I was using previously had created, even though it seemed to fit her pretty good. I will definitely be recommending the Debra Sibley saddle to my clients!
If your horse does have symptoms of subluxations or back pain, check your saddle fit and get them to a properly trained and certified equine chiropractor for treatment! For more information on equine chiropractic and the symptoms of subluxation, you can check out my website: www.drjill-dc.com Click on the equine chiropractic page. :)
Good luck and good health to you!
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