This message is from: "Teressa" <[email protected]>
To be honest, I have friends with high withered horses and other issues that are far harder to fit than my fjords. I would wait till you get your horse as the fjords vary in fit just as much as any other breed. And your horse's saddle fit will change as they get more (or less) fit. Teressa -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of S Sexton Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 3:22 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Fjord Saddles This message is from: S Sexton <[email protected]> Hi Everyone, I'm still Fjord shopping but I've realized that I'm probably going to need a new saddle to go with a new horse. My current english all purpose saddle was a custom saddle I picked up used and it fit my very high withered TB like a glove... somehow I don't think it will fit a Fjord very well :) LOL I've been looking into saddles and was curious if many of you have experience with any of the adjustable tree saddles. I know that Wintec/Bates, Pessoa, HDR, and a number of other makers now offer changeable gullets or adjustable gullets. I was somewhat taken by the Tekna brand as they offer an adjustable tree that doesn't require changing parts, just turning a dial. They're also a synthetic saddle and would be somewhat cost effective since I would likely be purchasing 2 saddles - a dressage and an all purpose or a jumping/eventing saddle. Curious to hear any suggestions, especially for fitting a saddle or trying one out without a saddle fitter or saddle shop nearby. There is a tack store up in KC (3 hours away) but I would have to have any trial saddles shipped out so would be trying to find a good fit for horse and me in the shortest number of shipping costs. Also, any suggestions for a cheap saddle that might fight most Fjords that I could pick up now and ride in while I'm picking and fine tuning a nicer option once I get a horse? I saw a few $200 type saddles on horseloverz and M/W and Wide trees were options. Cheers, Stephanie Kansas PS - If anyone knows of a good saddle for those of us who are short (5'3") without going custom, I'd welcome that info too! I'm a bit too curvy (okay, it's extra weight) for a pony saddle and those little 16" seats! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
