This message is from: Mary Thurman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Regarding Australian saddles: Yes they do fit Fjords, so long as you let them know that is what you intend to use the saddle on. I bought my newest one from the Australian Saddle Co. in Malibu. Colin was very helpful. It seems they are familiar with wide horses, maybe lots of people buy their saddles for Fjords, I don't know. Anyway, the saddle fit both of my mares, Line and Flikke, and they are wide!! You get a guide book/pamphlet with your saddle which tells how it should fit on your horse, where it should be positioned, how to care for it, how to break it in, etc. A video is also available to clue you in on how to ride an Aussie. All very helpful. I enjoy my saddle. I also have a very old one I bought from a lady who hated it - she did't have a proper fit for her or for her horse. Her loss, my gain! I still use it on Line because it is so broken in. Some people laugh at Aussie saddles (get a real saddle, etc) but they are so comfortable I figure let them laugh. By the way, I also own and use a very old "center fire" western saddle, which fits my gelding perfectly. Hope this helps. Mary == Mary Thurman Raintree Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
