Prices very much depends on breed, and if a pure breed, show quality. Can range from $20 for a crossbred goose up to $500+ for a top show quality African, Embden or Toulouse. Good White Chinese probably $50 for average quality up to $100+ for good ones. You need to study the breed standard to get an idea of how to tell good ones from not so good ones, so you will know how to price your geese fairly, both for you and potential buyers. Main features are pure white plumage, a really long neck, and a good round knob on the bill, placed centrally and not drooping to ne side. If you get the chance, visit some poultry shows to get an idea of the quality standard of birds winning, and losing.

Yes, you can have your saddle redone in to a wool flocked one. The price for that should be $250-400, depending on how much work has to be done. I would have a saddle fitter/ repair person out to check the saddle on the house and determine if wool flocking will help your issue. For a pad, I would highly recommend a pad that has foam or felt panels on either side and wool or sheepskin underneath. You want a soft material against the horse with 1/2-3/4" panels lifting the saddle up to reduce the rubbing. Mattes has a great pad that has a spine cutout and you can add foam or felt inserts to it. Mattes pads: http://www.bitofbritain.com/Mattes_PM_Correction_Half_Pad_p/652281.htm http://www.bitofbritain.com/Mattes_PM_Correction_Half_Pad_with_Rear_Trim_p/652278.htm Shim panels. You want a full panel or use both the front and back together, so your saddle fit/balance isn't chanced. http://www.bitofbritain.com/Fleeceworks_Full_Wool_Felt_Insert_p/3897.htm http://www.doversaddlery.com/full-visco-inserts/p/X1-19185/ Other options: http://www.doversaddlery.com/matrix-shpskn-1%2f2pad-w%2fproinst/p/X1-19090 http://www.doversaddlery.com/equine-comfort-correct-gel-pad/p/X1-19333/ I don't think the ThinLine material is thick enough to give your horse the clearance he needs above his old injury. Skito will custom make you a saddle pad based on photos of your horse with and without your saddle and a description of the problem. They are a US owned/based company and use all US made materials. Tom, the owner, will work with you until the pad works the way you want. Their pads are very hardy and he has both sheepskin and wool fleece to use on the bottom material. The foam panels come in varying thicknesses and densities, and are removable to wash the pad. http://skito.net/prod04.htm Their web site isn't very pretty or updated, but their pads are excellent. I have 5 Skito pads, my oldest going on 10 years old now, and they are fantastic.

He was out of contract in June and wanted to leave Toulouse. Toulouse knew he would go to Newcastle for free in June if they didn't sell him now, so took what they could whilst they had the chance. Signing of the season so far. Lol, cool.

17 is probably about right. You could maybe even go smaller if you wanted to. I'm 5'6 and I ride in a 17, so it's really whatever you feel comfortable in. Brand-wise, I swear by CWD, but it's expensive. I have a CWD show jumping saddle that fits both my Oldenburg and Dutch Warmblood, but for my Hanoverian, I had to get an Antares because the CWD didn't fit him. I love the Antares too, but they're both very expensive and well over your price range. However, they're very good quality and will last a very long time. A new saddle in your range would probably not last long or be very good quality. I think your best bet would be to look at used saddles of better brands. Ebay has tons of used saddles! Look at brands like: -CWD -Antares -Devacoux -Tad Coffin -HDR (Henri Di Rival) -Circuit -M. Toulouse -Collegiate -Crosby -Pessoa -Stubben Some of those brands you honestly probably aren't going to find for under $1,000 (specifically CWD, Antares, Tad Coffin, or Devacoux) because they're all such great brands, but it wouldn't hurt to look! Maybe you could get a good deal on one. Hope this helps!

it's the same price, Prices for TGV are depending when you buy the ticket (very very early in advance ou just before) and which period (holidays are expensive). On the other side, the restaurant will be expensive and not very elaborate.

they're both ok saddles..but they're cheap saddles for a reason. the leather qualitiy isn't the best, they're hard to break in, and they don't last very long. my $800 saddle only lasted 5 years, my $6500 saddle lasted more then 30. anyway, don't limit yourself to just pessoa's if you can find a nice used saddle at that low price, you should maybe try and find an old butet or tad coffin :) Bevals are good cheap saddle as well.

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No, it can't be widened. People will say anything to sell something, especially in this economy. Beware. Best bet is to look for a saddle that already fits your horse.