Whoa~! Rein 'em in here and show your horse! 2026

[Sunje]

reminds me of an Arab I trained and he did a normal walk/trot/canter/gallop but then he had a "running walk" as well. Not sure what it's really called but smooth as butter, a very fast ground-covering walk.

Hard to say w/o seeing it, but I'm guessing it was an amble (4 beat intermediate gait) as that's most often what's done by non-gaited breeds. The running walk is specific to the TWH.

Pretty cool when a non-gaited breed does a soft gait! I've heard of it in (rarely) QHs, Morgans and Arabs.

 

[DobieDesire]

Going through my Google photos, came upon this. I contacted Stubben about this saddle, they didn't have ANY info on it.
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Just dawned on my, what I thought may be, "Laceley", is probably, "Loreley" Thanks Ravenbird, hadn't even thought it may be someone's name, who use to own it, makes sense. You'd think, since it has a serial number, that Stubben would have some kind of info on it. I'll get a photo of the entire saddle and post it when I have a chance.

 

[DobieDesire]

Well, I just ran Loreley Stubben and came upon this:

The Stübben Loreley (often branded as the Stübben Krefeld Loreley) is a classic, highly durable all-purpose and close-contact English saddle. Known for its traditional craftsmanship and balanced feel, it remains a popular and reliable choice in the equestrian community today. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key Features & Specs

• Design: Versatile, traditional German craftsmanship designed to accommodate multiple riding disciplines like jumping, hacking, and flatwork.
• Tree & Fit: Built on the iconic, durable Stübben spring tree. Modern adjustments can be made by certified fitters.
• Panels & Seat: Traditionally features wool-flocked panels and a relatively flat, close-contact seat without heavy, modern blocks. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Finding & Purchasing
Because the Loreley is a beloved classic model, you will primarily find them on the pre-owned and consignment market. Depending on the condition and age, second-hand options generally range from \(\$350\) to \(\$800\).

18" Stubben Krefeld Loreley #21973 31 Tree, unique 2 tone, suede seat All purpose Saddle | Strain Family Horse Farm Tack Shop | Granby, Connecticut

18" Stubben Krefeld Loreley #21973 31 Tree, 2 tone, suede seat All purpose Saddle, made in Germany, in immaculate used condition. Billets, stitching and rings are all tight. Please request pictures for measurements. Shipping at buyers expense. PayPal/Venmo available

www.strainfamilyhorsefarm.com

 

[Ravenbird]

I'm guessing it was an amble (4 beat intermediate gait) as that's most often what's done by non-gaited breeds

That's it!

I just ran Loreley Stubben and came upon this

Super sleuthing! I too thought it was Laceley.