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Light Brown Mint Green Premium New Zealand Wool Show Horse Saddle Blanket


Light Brown Mint Green Premium New Zealand Wool Show Horse Saddle Blanket


$26.99


New 15 Beautiful Light Brown Western Synthetic Horse Pleasure Trail Saddle Tack


New 15 Beautiful Light Brown Western Synthetic Horse Pleasure Trail Saddle Tack


$190.00


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16″ New Light Tan Leather Western Buckstitched Saddle!!!


$32.50


Equine Couture Light Blue/Lime Flowered Saddle Pad


Equine Couture Light Blue/Lime Flowered Saddle Pad


$19.99


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12″ Youth Show Saddle by “King Series” loaded w/Silver (Light Oil or Medium Oil)


$439.00


Light oi leather Complete flank cinch set 1 1/2


Light oi leather Complete flank cinch set 1 1/2″ wide for Western saddle used


$9.99


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16″ BROWN Synthetic Saddle Light weight Round Skirt


$194.00


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16″ BLACK Synthetic Softy Saddle Light weight Easy Care


$194.00


Hilason Light Anti-Slip Western Treeless Saddle Pad TA397-F


Hilason Light Anti-Slip Western Treeless Saddle Pad TA397-F


$59.00


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16″ New Light Tan Leather Western Buckstitched Saddle!!!


$1.04


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15″ BROWN Synthetic Saddle Light weight Round Skirt


$194.00


16


16″ BLACK Synthetic Softy Saddle Light weight Easy Care


$194.00


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13″ BEAUTIFUL Light Oil Heart Tooled Western Youth Saddle NEW Horse Tack


$249.99


POLISHED Light Purple Dark Purple English AP Saddle Pad


POLISHED Light Purple Dark Purple English AP Saddle Pad


$36.50


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12″ Fully Tooled Pony Saddle – Light Oil


$195.00


Horse Show Wool Saddle Pad- Light Tan


Horse Show Wool Saddle Pad- Light Tan


$10.00


Horse Show Wool Saddle Pad- Light Blue


Horse Show Wool Saddle Pad- Light Blue


$10.00


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12″ LIGHT OIL FLORAL TOOLED YOUTH SHOW SADDLE


$339.00


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15″ BROWN Synthetic Softy Saddle Light weight Easy Care


$194.00


15


15″ BROWN Synthetic Saddle Light weight Round Skirt


$194.00


15


15″ BLACK Synthetic Softy Saddle Light weight Easy Care


$194.00


15


15″ BLACK Synthetic Saddle Light weight Round Skirt


$194.00


KING Bobcat Competition Western Light Oil  MINI  HORSE Saddle 8 in


KING Bobcat Competition Western Light Oil MINI HORSE Saddle 8 in


$139.99


Ecotak light blue stock/western saddle cloth/pad/blanket CLEARANCE


Ecotak light blue stock/western saddle cloth/pad/blanket CLEARANCE


$21.55


saddle silver/concho set,economy quality, light silver plate,adds sparkle unused


saddle silver/concho set,economy quality, light silver plate,adds sparkle unused


$15.00


saddle silver/concho set,economy quality, light silver plate,  unused


saddle silver/concho set,economy quality, light silver plate, unused


$15.00


WESTERN SADDLE PKG HAND TOOLED LIGHT TAN 14.5


WESTERN SADDLE PKG HAND TOOLED LIGHT TAN 14.5″/15″ * NEW *


$159.98


King Series Competition Barrel Saddle 15-1/2


King Series Competition Barrel Saddle 15-1/2″ – Light Oil


$585.00


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15″ BLACK Synthetic Cordura Saddle Light weight New Stk


$192.00


4


4″ Rear Back Flank Cinch Saddle Billets Light Oil Western Horse Tack New


$49.99


Feng Shui: The Power Of Light

Feng Shui and light. In its simplest form light and illumination represent energy. The power of light. The power of energy. Overall natural lighting is the simplest Feng Shui. Natural lighting is best. Anything else is not natural. It is synthetic and not of real and substantial origins or power. Light represents good. Light represents power, strength, honor, integrity, enlightenment and education.

A room, home or person without full and natural light lives in darkness. It is as if that person or their family live in moral darkness without the benefits of the power of qi and Feng Shui.

Thus in terms of Feng Shui and the power and benefits of Feng Shui natural lighting is always best. Artificial lighting is an add on – an accessory. Artificial lighting can help to adjust the qi in dark and very difficult spots in your home, office or residence. Take great care when employing artificial light that this type of lighting, when employed, creates the same balancing as well as balanced stabilizing effect as natural light from the great sun of our heavens and universe – our “sun”, Work greatly to have the same and similar effect of natural light in your adjustments of artificial, man made light, with the basic natural light of your environments and environs.

How can this are accomplished. First things first. Walls should be brightly colored – paint should be light and neutral colors. The same with wallpaper coloration choices. You would be amazed at how much light a dark color wall can absorb compared to lighter and whiter colors. Even the color of growth and renewal, green, was made by the creator to absorb as much of the growth enhancing light as possible. Use lighter coloration choices. Next I f possible, then the surface of the painted or wallpaper should be flat, to best reflect the light energy – not of mottled or dimpled textures.

The walls themselves should be clean – free of dirt, grease and grime. A simple washing of walls can do great wonders in increasing and improving the natural lighting levels and energies to specific areas.

It can be said that “harsh” overhead lighting can be more than oppressive. Think of the lamps and lighting in prison movies and even big box stores or even abusive employment agencies. What do they all have in common – harsh overhead single focused light and lamp fixtures. On the other hand table mounted can and do work to create soft pools of light. Rooms lit by table mounted lights, carefully placed, seem to have soft pools of light. These rooms jump of qi. A feeling and balance and overall comfort and relaxation results. On the other extreme if you are saddled with a dark corner or sunken living room or a room planned to be sunken and solitary in nature then a carefully as well as strategically placed upward facing floor lamp or lamps can more than help stimulate qi or those dark and distant areas. In dealing with a “yan” area then candles can be added to add and enhance the flows and retention of vital yang energies and qualities.

Lastly in garden areas lighting can be use in these garden areas to balance shape, even out the surface and surfaces of the land and of course bring life and breadth to any and all dead spots and areas. Vital qi forces will just rush in.

It can be said that a man without education lives in darkness. A room , residence , abode or business office without full or balanced light and lighting lives similarly in darkness – in a position of lack of power , honor , integrity , luck and prosperity. Take the time to balance and enhance light, the type, balance and level of light to your living and working areas. Feng Shui !

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Frances T. Russel
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Saddle Pad

Saddle Pad

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30″ x 30″ Showman Navajo Built Up Saddle Pad


$34.00


24 X 24 Pony Saddle Southwestern Blanket Pad Hand Woven


24 X 24 Pony Saddle Southwestern Blanket Pad Hand Woven


$28.00


BEAUTIFUL WOOL SHOW SADDLE BLANKET HORSE SADDLE PAD


BEAUTIFUL WOOL SHOW SADDLE BLANKET HORSE SADDLE PAD


$60.00


New Black 18 Synthetic Cordura Texas Star Show Trail Horse Saddle & Tack Pad


New Black 18 Synthetic Cordura Texas Star Show Trail Horse Saddle & Tack Pad


$199.99


32x34 Wool American Flag Saddle Pad


32×34 Wool American Flag Saddle Pad


$40.00


HORSE PURPLE PINK QUILTED ENGLISH SADDLE PAD TACK


HORSE PURPLE PINK QUILTED ENGLISH SADDLE PAD TACK


$39.99


Pony Western Saddle Carrier Case Bag  Padded Red Color


Pony Western Saddle Carrier Case Bag Padded Red Color


$25.50


Western Horse Saddle Carrier Case Bag 600D Padded Burgundy Color


Western Horse Saddle Carrier Case Bag 600D Padded Burgundy Color


$35.50


Western Horse Saddle Carrier Case Bag 600D Padded Black Color


Western Horse Saddle Carrier Case Bag 600D Padded Black Color


$35.50


HORSE RED NAVY SILVER QUILTED ENGLISH SADDLE PAD TACK


HORSE RED NAVY SILVER QUILTED ENGLISH SADDLE PAD TACK


$39.99


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30″ x 30″Showman Navajo Saddle Pad


$33.00


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32″ x 32″ Contoured Saddle Pad


$34.00


HORSE RED BLACK SILVER QUILTED ENGLISH SADDLE PAD TACK


HORSE RED BLACK SILVER QUILTED ENGLISH SADDLE PAD TACK


$39.99


Purple Western Saddle Show Pad Blanket NZ Wool 30


Purple Western Saddle Show Pad Blanket NZ Wool 30″


$48.37


New 32x32 Purple Black Fleece Lined Western Horse Saddle Pad


New 32×32 Purple Black Fleece Lined Western Horse Saddle Pad


$29.99


New 14 Show Green Ostrich Synthetic Western Horse Saddle Tack Set Free Pad


New 14 Show Green Ostrich Synthetic Western Horse Saddle Tack Set Free Pad


$249.99


New 18 Premium Brown Synthetic Horse Show Trail Saddle Alligator Print Pad Tack


New 18 Premium Brown Synthetic Horse Show Trail Saddle Alligator Print Pad Tack


$220.00


Professional Choice saddle pad smx air ride


Professional Choice saddle pad smx air ride


$90.00


Solid Brown Wool Felt Heavy Western Horse Saddle Pad


Solid Brown Wool Felt Heavy Western Horse Saddle Pad


$54.99


New Black 16 Synthetic Cordura Texas Star Show Trail Horse Saddle & Tack Pad


New Black 16 Synthetic Cordura Texas Star Show Trail Horse Saddle & Tack Pad


$199.99


New 17 Premium Brown Synthetic Horse Show Trail Saddle Alligator Print Pad Tack


New 17 Premium Brown Synthetic Horse Show Trail Saddle Alligator Print Pad Tack


$220.00


New Black 17 Synthetic Cordura Texas Star Show Trail Horse Saddle & Tack Pad


New Black 17 Synthetic Cordura Texas Star Show Trail Horse Saddle & Tack Pad


$199.99


TA348 Unique Hilason Trail and Endurance Saddle Pad


TA348 Unique Hilason Trail and Endurance Saddle Pad


$65.08


New 17 Leopard Print Horse Cordura/ Synthetic Trail Show Saddle Free Tack & Pad


New 17 Leopard Print Horse Cordura/ Synthetic Trail Show Saddle Free Tack & Pad


$225.00


Solid Blue Wool Felt Heavy Western Horse Saddle Pad


Solid Blue Wool Felt Heavy Western Horse Saddle Pad


$54.99


New 32x32 Brown Black Fleece Lined Western Horse Saddle Pad


New 32×32 Brown Black Fleece Lined Western Horse Saddle Pad


$29.99


HOT PINK Western Saddle Blanket / Pad 36x34 Wool


HOT PINK Western Saddle Blanket / Pad 36×34 Wool


$44.00


WESTERN HORSE SHOW SADDLE BLANKET PAD NZ WOOL PURPLE


WESTERN HORSE SHOW SADDLE BLANKET PAD NZ WOOL PURPLE


$57.99


Mayatex Western Show Wool Saddle Blanket Pad Navy Blue


Mayatex Western Show Wool Saddle Blanket Pad Navy Blue


$52.99


WESTERN HORSE SHOW SADDLE BLANKET PAD NZ WOOL BLACK WOW


WESTERN HORSE SHOW SADDLE BLANKET PAD NZ WOOL BLACK WOW


$57.90


Western Saddles: 7 Signs of Poor Fit

With a suitable quality saddle and a variety of saddle pads, you should be able to ride many horses of the same physical type with a single saddle. Such a saddle should comfortably clear a horse’s withers, allow for free movement of the shoulders, be the proper length and shape for its back, and be well balanced to provide good weight distribution. That’s proper saddle fit. If you ride horses of different breeds or significantly different sizes, then you’ll need to invest in multiple saddles.

Wondering whether your saddle fits your horse? Below are 7 potential signs of a poorly fitting saddle. If you’re seeing any of these signs with your horse, you should take another look at how your saddle fits.

1. White hairs. White hairs showing up in the saddle area can be a sign of poor fit. Over time pressure points can cause the hairs to loose pigment.

2. Dry spots. When you take off your saddle and pad after a long ride, what you want to see is an even wet pattern across the horse’s back. Dry spots can be a sign of pressure points.

3. Sores or galls. In the saddle area, sores and galls can be a sign of several problems: a poorly fitting saddle, a poorly adjusted saddle, or poor quality cinches.

4. Rolling or rocking from side to side. A saddle that rolls to the side or rocks from side to side can be either a sign of poor fit or a sign of a rider who isn’t balanced in the saddle.

5. Tipping up in back. Tipping is generally a pretty straight forward sign of a poorly fitting saddle and is usually cause by saddle tree bars with the wrong rocker and twist (angles) to fit the back of the horse.

6. Hindered movement by the horse. Restricted horse movement is a more difficult sign to detect and usually takes a more advanced rider to notice the difference in the way a horse moves under different saddles. A saddle that restricts a horse’s shoulders will often impact how freely it moves out.

7. General crankiness under saddle. Many saddle problems are commonly misdiagnosed as behavior or attitude problems. Put yourself in your horse’s place. How happy are you when you’re wearing shoes that are one size too small?

Saddle fit isn’t an exact science. It takes some savvy to determine whether or not you have a good fit. These 7 Signs of a Poor Fit are a good first step in building your saddle fit savvy.

About the Author

Beth Stefani is the publisher of http://www.western-saddle-guide.com , a comprehensive online resource for understanding, choosing, and caring for the western saddle and accessories that are right for you. Visit the Western Saddle Guide for more tips and information about western saddles and accessories.

Show Jumping

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Hispar ST New Men zipper Dress dressage show jumping Riding BOOTs Regular 11


Hispar ST New Men zipper Dress dressage show jumping Riding BOOTs Regular 11


$199.99


Hispar ST New Ladies zipper Dress dressage show jumping Riding BOOTs Regular 11


Hispar ST New Ladies zipper Dress dressage show jumping Riding BOOTs Regular 11


$199.99


*Lot of 3 English Riding Show Shirts Girls Size 10* hunt seat,jumping, dressage


*Lot of 3 English Riding Show Shirts Girls Size 10* hunt seat,jumping, dressage


$5.50


Silver Fox Gold Bar Jumping Snaffle Show Bridle - Brown


Silver Fox Gold Bar Jumping Snaffle Show Bridle – Brown


$32.50


Eventing DOWN UNDER Australia New Zealand Dressage Show Jumping horse book


Eventing DOWN UNDER Australia New Zealand Dressage Show Jumping horse book


$10.00


NEW SEALED Double DVD SHOW JUMPING TRAINING LUDGER BEERBAUM and NELSON PESSOA


NEW SEALED Double DVD SHOW JUMPING TRAINING LUDGER BEERBAUM and NELSON PESSOA


$37.65


USED VIENNA SHOWJUMPING BIT 5


USED VIENNA SHOWJUMPING BIT 5″


$30.00


VTG ENGLISH SHOW JUMPING JUMPER BLACK LEATHER BELT  VERY NICE!


VTG ENGLISH SHOW JUMPING JUMPER BLACK LEATHER BELT VERY NICE!


$19.95


Courbette Arosa Show Jumping 16.5


Courbette Arosa Show Jumping 16.5″ Saddle Brown NEW with tags


$809.00


Sydney 2000 Olympics Show Jumping VHS Video Equestrian Horse Hunter Jumper


Sydney 2000 Olympics Show Jumping VHS Video Equestrian Horse Hunter Jumper


$20.00


World Cup 2003 Show Jumping Finals VHS Video Equestrian Horse Hunter Jumper


World Cup 2003 Show Jumping Finals VHS Video Equestrian Horse Hunter Jumper


$20.00


Show Hunter Handpainted Wood Box Horse Jumping NICE Equestrian Scene


Show Hunter Handpainted Wood Box Horse Jumping NICE Equestrian Scene


$30.00


Hunter Jumper Horse Show Jumping Coffee Mugs 2ea. Nice Equestrian Scenes


Hunter Jumper Horse Show Jumping Coffee Mugs 2ea. Nice Equestrian Scenes


$12.00


Henri de Rivel Pro Show Jumping Saddle


Henri de Rivel Pro Show Jumping Saddle


$349.00


A young Persons Guide to Showjumping - The Pony Club


A young Persons Guide to Showjumping – The Pony Club


$21.25


Pessoa French link three ring show jumping snaffle 5


Pessoa French link three ring show jumping snaffle 5″


$18.50


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-16.5 Wide Tree


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-16.5 Wide Tree


$1,014.95


HDR Rivella Show Jumping Saddle with covered flaps-17R


HDR Rivella Show Jumping Saddle with covered flaps-17R


$1,364.95


HDR Rivella Show Jumping Saddle with covered flaps-165R


HDR Rivella Show Jumping Saddle with covered flaps-165R


$1,364.95


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-18 Medium Tree


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-18 Medium Tree


$1,014.95


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-18 Wide Tree


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-18 Wide Tree


$1,014.95


Youth Size 12R Show Jumping Jacket


Youth Size 12R Show Jumping Jacket


$40.99


HDR Rivella Show Jumping Saddle with covered flaps-18R


HDR Rivella Show Jumping Saddle with covered flaps-18R


$1,364.95


English Horse Show Jacket---RED & BLACK--Hunter Jumping/Fox Hunting--Ladie Sz 8


English Horse Show Jacket—RED & BLACK–Hunter Jumping/Fox Hunting–Ladie Sz 8


$9.99


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-16 Wide Tree


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-16 Wide Tree


$1,014.95


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-17.5 Medium Tree


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-17.5 Medium Tree


$1,014.95


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-16.5 Medium Tree


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-16.5 Medium Tree


$1,014.95


Bad Mare Day hoodie Hoody showjumping dressage pony


Bad Mare Day hoodie Hoody showjumping dressage pony


$38.95


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-17 Wide Tree


HDR Show Jumping Saddle-Oakbark-17 Wide Tree


$1,014.95


Ovation Competition Show Jumping Saddle - 16.5 Fwd-Wide


Ovation Competition Show Jumping Saddle – 16.5 Fwd-Wide


$792.95


Horse Jumps From Rustic to High Technology PVC Horse Jumps

Even today some of the jumps used at shows look like no more than rough hewn branch off a tree. In fact that is just what they are. There was once a time when there were no specialist designers building jumps the amazing jumps we take for granted at so many shows.

In those days the rails were cut down wherever the jump course builder found them. I remember many days, many years back, when we ever drove past a house that had some of the right shape of trees growing in the side yard. We would pulled over, knock on the door, and ask the house owner if he or she minded if he cut a few down branches. Of course we were helping them to tidy heir yards, so they usually said yes quite enthusiastically. Especially when he explained why he wanted them.

We use all wood horse jumps still, and we build our jump competition courses using an array of jumps as well as jump rails / poles and jump cups.

Using wood for our jumps allows us to customize our jumps to meet our show entrants needs. We can build almost anything these days to meet any course design needs. We have a wide variety of products available for our needs including: Schooling Standards, Sali Wing Standards, Straight Wing Standards, Walls, Coops, Pickets, Gates, Planks, Curved Planks, Wishing Wells, Cavaletti, Jump Rails, Composit Jump Cups, Jump Poles, Arched Walls, Brush Boxes, Flower Boxes, Turf Tops, and Roll Tops.

The jumps we use are a product can be left “raw” or painted to best suit the needs of your show entrants.

Increasingly popular though are PVC horse jumps. Believe it or not though, PVC jumps have been available since the !980s. We recommend JUMP PVC as the manufacturer to fit the bill for better jump equipment for the busy horseman or woman. They provide jumps that require no maintenance, are easy to handle and yet extremely sturdy and durable in can be used in all weather conditions. JUMP PVC does all this and more. They have designed their equipment to be both functional and beautiful, to fit the needs of both the pleasure rider as well as the Olympic competitor. So they should have jumps to please everyone.

Buying good quality horse jumps is an investment in your sport or business and in the end buying PVC can make very good sense, it often does save to buy the best the first time.

Do not forget that PVC jumps weigh half that of wood, and allow the most small framed riders to make adjustment to the course with vry little effort.

This can be very important when riders make up their own course keeping in mind the ability of their horse.

When designing a jumping course remember that at the start you must pass through the flags to start a round. A jump is positioned so that it can be scored twice only and any additional times it is jumped is a not counted. The fastest horse/rider combination knocking down the fewest jumps are declared the winner.

Time faults are assessed for exceeding the time allowance. Jumping faults are incurred for knock-downs and blatant disobedience, such as refusals (when the horse stops before a fence or “runs out”).

Show jumps can be painted, unpainted or stained dark brown for a ‘working hunter’ look. Quality is everyone’s primary concern. Make sure they are built to last. Show jumps are often lavishly striped and decorated to suit themes of the surrounding environment.
About the Author

Steve Evans recommends the Horse Show Program, for all those interested in horse shows organizing, attending, and competing and participating.

Tucker Gen Saddle

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NEW TUCKER GEN II HIGH PLAINS SADDLE 17.5


NEW TUCKER GEN II HIGH PLAINS SADDLE 17.5″ BROWN MED


$1,850.00


NEW TUCKER GEN II #158 ENDURANCE SADDLE 16.5


NEW TUCKER GEN II #158 ENDURANCE SADDLE 16.5″ BRN MED


$1,775.00


NEW TUCKER GEN II  #262 HIGH PLAINS SADDLE 16.5


NEW TUCKER GEN II #262 HIGH PLAINS SADDLE 16.5″ BRN


$1,925.00


NEW TUCKER GEN II #262 HIGH PLAINS SADDLE 16.5 BRN Wide


NEW TUCKER GEN II #262 HIGH PLAINS SADDLE 16.5 BRN Wide


$1,925.00


NEW TUCKER 168 Gen II CHEYENNE FRONTIER SADDLE 16.5 Med


NEW TUCKER 168 Gen II CHEYENNE FRONTIER SADDLE 16.5 Med


$2,046.50


Tucker Gen II Summit Endurance Trail Saddle 16.5 M


Tucker Gen II Summit Endurance Trail Saddle 16.5 M


$1,975.00


NEW! TUCKER GEN II CHEYENNE SPRING SADDLE 16.5


NEW! TUCKER GEN II CHEYENNE SPRING SADDLE 16.5″ BRN MED


$2,025.00


Tucker 2nd generation saddle 15


Tucker 2nd generation saddle 15″


$1,900.00


TUCKER Gen II South Pass Trail Saddle - Brown - 17.5M


TUCKER Gen II South Pass Trail Saddle – Brown – 17.5M


$1,986.25


TUCKER Gen II South Pass Trail Saddle - Golden - 16.5M


TUCKER Gen II South Pass Trail Saddle – Golden – 16.5M


$1,986.25


TUCKER GEN II Endurance Saddle - Brown Smooth - 16.5 Med


TUCKER GEN II Endurance Saddle – Brown Smooth – 16.5 Med


$1,531.25


TUCKER GEN II High Plains Saddle - Brown Tooled - 16.5 Med


TUCKER GEN II High Plains Saddle – Brown Tooled – 16.5 Med


$2,031.25


TUCKER Gen II South Pass Trail Saddle - Black - 18.5W


TUCKER Gen II South Pass Trail Saddle – Black – 18.5W


$1,986.25


TUCKER GEN II Bayou Plantation Saddle - Black - 16.5M


TUCKER GEN II Bayou Plantation Saddle – Black – 16.5M


$1,831.99


NEW TUCKER GEN II ENDURANCE TRAIL 16.5


NEW TUCKER GEN II ENDURANCE TRAIL 16.5″ BROWN WIDE TREE


$1,775.00


NEW TUCKER GEN II ENDURANCE TRAIL 17.5


NEW TUCKER GEN II ENDURANCE TRAIL 17.5″ BROWN MED TREE


$1,775.00


Army Black Knights Tickets – Tucker Makes it Into the Hall of Fame!

The other night, in a formal banquet in Waldorf ? Astoria, there was only name in everyone?s chant ? Arnold Tucker! Getting into the Hall of Fame is not at all easy, and when someone comes into the Hall of Fame under special circumstances, it gets all the more creditable. Tucker enroute to the Hall of Fame defied all logic of ballots, which normally is the process for selecting a player into the Hall of Fame. He, instead was chosen by the Honors Review Committee, which takes into count special circumstances in a player?s career.

In case of Arnold Tucker, the case was simple ? He finished 50 more than the year when he was inducted. Reasons well enough for him to be selected! Yes and no ? As opinions are divided across the football circles. A lot of people feel that some other deserving players possibly lost out to Tucker due to his exploits.

Age, though was not the only criterion here. Tucker?s exploits on the field are worthwhile mentioning. Way back in 1946, Arnold Tucker was recognized as the best amateur athlete of the nation. And these really were the years when Arnold made a lot of name for himself. Some of us were not even born at that time, when Arnold Tucker was busy carrying raids into the opposition area.

During 1944-1946, Tucker established himself as a reputed quarterback for the cadets. In fact, these were the golden years for the Cadets, as they were powered to a 27-0-1 record; a record that is considered nigh impossible for a lot of teams to achieve. Tucker himself tallied a total of 10 touchdowns and 1127 passes to touchdowns during this time. Clearly, some achievements that would take some beating by a player of any era!

Tucker also played as a center-forward in the Army during which time he powered them to a 5-0-1 record, with wins against Miami, Michigan and Oklahoma. One of the highlights of Tucker?s career was the clean slate he maintained against arch rivals Navy. It seemed that every game against the Navy used to get the best out of Tucker!

It is true that Tucker played in a different era. It was quite unfortunate that those days games could not be covered by Television as exhaustively as they are done today. But with that being said, none of what Tucker did can be belittled by any stretch of imagination. He set some standards those days that have taken a good 61 years, and stand yet to be beaten.

If anyone has any questions about the credentials of Tucker, this should put to rest. In hindsight, the decision taken by Honors Review Committee is a well-appreciated one. Apart from Tucker himself, the whole world could also get to know the exploits of this quarterback come center.

About the Author

When you need tickets for the Army Black Knights you can count on Ticket America to get you the best seats at the best prices. If you need tickets Ticket America is the place to get them. To get Army Black Knights College Football tickets before anyone else visit our website today!