This message is from: "lhedelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi,
I tried to get on this list a few months ago, and finally gave up. Suddenly,
I began receiving lots of fun Fjord e-mails. I'm so glad it finally worked!
I have a 6 year old gelding that we drive and ride. I've had him since he was
a yearling, and love him to pieces. He has truly stolen my heart. My husband
refers to him as our big golden retriever. He'd rather be with us than the
other horses.
I have a problem that I have been trying to solve for about 6 months. Last
summer I noticed the tell tale signs of an ill fitting saddle on my boy,
(white hairs a ways back from his shoulders) and have been trying to find a
saddle that fits both him and me. This is no easy task, as he has about a 22"
back to work with, he's obviously very wide and mutton withered, and I need a
western seat size 14 or 14 1/2". I have found an english saddle that would
work (the Soltice, by the Arabian Saddle Co.) but I'd really like a western
saddle. I do lots of trail riding, and would like to show him at our local
WSCA shows for fun, as well. Does anyone have any ideas for me? I have
learned so much about saddle fit in the last 6 months. My poor guy. He
didn't exhibit any signs of pain or discomfort that other horses might with an
ill fitting saddle. He has a very high tolerance for pain. ("What spurs? I
don't feel anything.") At this point I have no saddle for him, and summer is
fast approaching. I hate to have to have a saddle custom made, ($$$) but I
am getting concerned that I may not have any choice.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
Laura
