This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We have three Icelandics and a 2 year old Fjord. Generally, Icelandics are smaller than Fjords and I would be concerned with the fit. I agree that the quilted top (if that is, or is an element of, what you are thinking of in terms of comfort over long distances)is interestng and comfortable.
We have an Icelandic gelding (13 hands 2 or so) who was miserable in the Icelandic saddle we bought for him. He was (i) too short backed for the saddle (perhaps not an issue with a Fjord)so tolting was very uncomfortable for him and (ii) way too wide. Honestly, at the time the only saddle that fit him from our boardng barn was that of a shire (I am not kidding). He is brawny and physically gifted. We ended up with a made to measure English saddle. Our Icelandic mare found a very good fit with the Steuben/Benni's Harmony, but she is smaller than our 2-year old Fjord gelding. The bottom line is be careful with the fit. John Brinker >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Date: 2007/11/06 Tue AM 10:39:03 CST >To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com >Subject: Icelandic saddles >This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >I am considering to purchase an Icelandic saddle,I feel they are extremely >comfortable to ride in over long distances. >Does anyone on this list have any experience with Icelandic saddles and >Fjords.My main riding Fjord has a medium build and fairly reasonable >withers. >Any recommendations ,opinions on this would be greatly appreciated. > >Thank You >Uli Schnabl > >The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: >http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
