This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Genie, it is a Laser 200D I don't even notice the block in front (knee?) What I really notice is the contact and a comfortable deep seat that I can still post out of. Horses backs show even pressure throughout the back. This saddle came w/ one of those very nice plush, all sheepskin pads and it is total overkill on the fjords. I might use it on my big guy when he slicks out. The best pad for this saddle is a minimal cotton 'diaper' or waffle weave one to keep the sweat off of the underside of the panels.
Apparently this saddle is about 10 years old as it has the older style adjustment. But whoever owned it before me took very good care of it. Hardly a scuff, and panels are in super good shape. Karen (...Switching English to western..we just got back from a day + a half at the Winnemucca ranch rodeo. Real working cowboys compete in 4 man teams in about 7 events.Even had a all woman team from Lovelock who were totally competitive + should place in the top 5! Very fun to watch, as there is alot of horse + cow handling skill involved. Great Trade Show too. Got a mohair mecate and a pair of silver conchas for a new bridle I am setting up. YeeHaw Yall!) Karen McCarthyGreat Basin Fjords :: Carson City, Nevadahttp://www.picturetrail.com/weegees -------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Genie Dethloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Laser saddle (for fjords) update Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 13:31:10 -0500 This message is from: Genie Dethloff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >For those who are interested in saddle fitting a dressage saddle to >a >fjord, I found that the usedÝLaser saddle i had on trial works, and >is a >"keeper"! Hi Karen, Great news - it is wonderful when a saddle actually helps rather than hinders your riding. Please post which model you bought as they are quite different from each other. -- Genie Dethloff Ann Arbor, Michigan
