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Review - HDR Carmel Jumping Saddle Seller Description:  Nicely suited for those who prefer a deeper, padded seat, the HDR Carmel Jumping Saddle pleases foxhunters and eventers alike. The generous, forward flap has a grippy molded knee pad and a rear block to help keep your leg secure and in the proper position. In rich, dark Havana covered leather with contrast stitching for added style. Foam panels.              I bought this saddle on statelinetack.com after a long long search. I am 5'11 and long from hip to knee so finding a saddle that didn't make my thigh go over the flap has proven to be extremely difficult. This HDR features a forward flap perfect for tall riders or jumpers. There are also thigh and knee blocks that are very prominent. Despite of their size the blocks are actually very comfortable as the whole saddle seems to be padded. At first glance I could tell that the saddle is a rich Havana chocolate color with white contr...

Book Review  I have not yet been disappointed by a Liane Moriarty book. For those of you that have not heard of her, she is an Australian author that has made a huge breakthrough in the United States with her many compelling pieces.          This particular novel (like some of her other books) is written from the point of view of many female characters in the story. Through those accounts the reader is able to piece a complete picture of what the book is about. The story begins with one of the main characters Cecilia finding a mysterious envelope from her husband who is away on a business trip, a letter to be opened only after his death. She calls him and he asks her not to open the envelope as he is embarrassed by what he has written to her. Cecilia puts the envelope away and on the story goes with the other characters.          In a different part of Australia Tess finds out that her husband too has a secret. He has fal...