wonky saddle nameplate huff

[Saskatoonian]

Disclaimer: it doesn’t get more insignificant than this, but I’m stomping my feet anyway.

About the current trend in wonky saddle nameplates. Stubben has monsters that combine nameplate and billboard. Not my circus: I don’t have one. So til a couple of weeks ago I just quietly rolled my eyes as I tacked up with my normal-nameplated saddle.

And then I bought the used Butet I wanted. Complete with - you guessed it! - wonky looking nameplate. With someone else’s name. It’s not as bad as the Stubben plates, but it’s asymmetrical and I hate it. To add insult to injury, not only does it apparently only come in silver (oh hell no - I do not do silver and brown), but it costs $80. Whaaa? I thought this was Butet, not Hermes?!

Is my tiara on straight?

In other news, I need to remember to bring a butter knife to the barn. Dare I hope that the scars of the wonky plate aren’t too deep?

I can’t decide whether I want commiseration or maybe competition in the pettiness dept. Do I have to choose?

[beowulf]

Nope, your tiara is definitely crooked.

I really like the Stubben nameplates… I was really salty though, when I purchased a brand new Stubben, and discovered that my rep would not include a nameplate with it. You would think with the purchase of a $4700 saddle that you might get a flimsy piece of cheap nickel attached, but no! I have heard of CWD and Devocoux throwing in free strap goods and bridles, but apparently asking for a little metal plate got my rep’s pearls to clutching in a right tizzy.

I have heard of other reps including the nameplate with the purchase. It was $100 additional.

So I’m right with you, griping in the First World Problems Club, and readjusting my blinged-out-with-swarovksi-crystals Tiara.

[Saskatoonian]

Oh Beowulf, I KNEW you’d understand. I can’t believe you had to pay extra for the Stubben plate - and $100?! Well, I just want to fling my tiara like a Frisbee in Stubben’s general direction on your behalf.

Pass the champagne! We need consolation!

And then, a glass or two in - but not more (it’s a beautiful saddle) - I’m pulling out the butter knife and prying that puppy off.

[trubandloki]

I want to be upset about these things but my saddle has no name plate at all right now.
To me that is just as bad.

Can I see photos (you can blur out the name) of said bad name plate. I am having a hard time picturing it.

[mellsmom]

If I was to get one… which I am not, because I don’t like them, I would get something cute and swirly. https://www.swankysaddle.com/

[beowulf]

@trubandloki

I want to be upset about these things but my saddle has no name plate at all right now.
To me that is just as bad.

Can I see photos (you can blur out the name) of said bad name plate. I am having a hard time picturing it.

If you promise to sit tight, I can snap a picture of mine after I’ve had a glass or two to settle my frayed nerves.

It’s not actually my name on the name plate. This Stubben came with a saddle-plate when the original person purchased it. Their rep must have been in a better mood than mine. Meanwhile, my brand new saddle was unadorned and unloved, and remains that way, since I got rid of it.

Have you seen the Swanky Saddle plates? They are actually ridiculous, and I love them. Sorry for my poor taste, Saskatoonian.
https://www.swankysaddle.com

[trubandloki]

@beowulf

Have you seen the Swanky Saddle plates? They are actually ridiculous, and I love them. Sorry for my poor taste, Saskatoonian.
https://www.swankysaddle.com

I have to agree.

[KBC]

@trubandloki

I want to be upset about these things but my saddle has no name plate at all right now.
To me that is just as bad.

Can I see photos (you can blur out the name) of said bad name plate. I am having a hard time picturing it.

And here was me thinking that you would be in stitches at the thought of poking it with a butter knife…rather than trying to be upset…

So NOT a diva after all…

[trubandloki]

@KBC

And here was me thinking that you would be in stitches at the thought of poking it with a butter knife…rather than trying to be upset…

So NOT a diva after all…

:lol:

But it is not poking…it is prying… very different.

[KBC]

@trubandloki

:lol:

But it is not poking…it is prying… very different.

Ahhh, yes I see the important distinction…

And for anyone confused…

“Poke it with a butter knife” was the grand advice given by an online poster, with a definite aura of Eau De La Pont, about them, for a leg with an infection I believe it was…

[Saskatoonian]

![]( was confused - but happy to roll with it, because I’m full up on outrage due to the saddle plate SITUATION.

Here’s Butet’s - let’s see if this photo thing works. - [IMG]https://sederholm.co.uk/content/images/thumbs/0000979_butet-nameplate.jpeg)

[Saskatoonian]

(oooh, it does work! ha! )
I can’t find a Stubben billboard picture - sorry Beo!

And I’m glad I’m not the only one who kind of likes the curly monogrammed plates. They’re just a little too girly for me. And I’ve never seen one in real life - are they nice? Or, wait, never mind, the holes won’t match.

[bluepece2]

@Saskatoonian

(oooh, it does work! ha! )
I can’t find a Stubben billboard picture - sorry Beo!

And I’m glad I’m not the only one who kind of likes the curly monogrammed plates. They’re just a little too girly for me. And I’ve never seen one in real life - are they nice? Or, wait, never mind, the holes won’t match.

I have a Butet with not my name on it. It’s a different plaque to yours (mine is a French Butet, maybe that’s why?) I’m going to measure mine tomorrow to see if I can switch it out for my monogram…

[HJdaydream]

I had a swanky saddle monogram on my Antares and I really did love it. Voltaire threw in my nameplate for free so now I have a much more traditional looking one (I miss my swanky one though!).

[dkcbr]

I love this thread!!! :lol: It’s the perfect antidote for anything really stressful. :applause: And I had no idea these fancy 'plates existed, so I have learned something as a bonus.

[demidq]

I have a nice Sommer with a HUGE maker’s plate attached. I was asked by a fellow boarder where I had got the big name plate, with a definite tinge of ‘that’s real self glorification’ in the tone of voice. We were both a bit embarassed when I told her that wasn’t my name, but it did explain why she kept calling me and/or my horse Summer

[roseymare]

@mellsmom

If I was to get one… which I am not, because I don’t like them, I would get something cute and swirly. https://www.swankysaddle.com/

https://www.swankysaddle.com/product-page/script-name-saddle-plate

This reminds me of an old time appliance! LOL

But I kinda like it. I do like the monogram ones quite a bit.

[oldhunter16]

I am new around here (been lurking for a few months) but I had to post that I LOVE these swanky monogram ones and will be ordering for my new saddle! Back in the saddle after 20 years off from my junior/college career.

[ake987]

The asymmetrical Butet plate makes me positively twitchy! And they had to slap it on there with three holes instead of two!

[MojitoMare]

I’ve never had a nameplate on my saddle. But I like the look of them! Do you put your name or the horse’s name on the plate?