I was looking at a Hnakkvirki > and a Astund > Faxi both very used but still pretty expensive. Has anyone ridden > in this > type of saddle, either one of them. I might want a saddle with a > tree. I am in > a real dilemma over this. Sylvia
My good friend has an Astund, it is VERY comfortable, and fits mosts Icelandics that we have tried it on.....I have the other model, and it seems a bit long, but I have a BIG 14 hand gelding that it fits like a glove, so you need a horse that does not have a short back to use it IMO. One thing I do not like about it is the flaps are long and get in my way when I cinch the girth.....but they provide a lot of smooth protection as well Sally is using the Benni harmony with a flexible tree, and the horses really love it.....it seems designed well.... The Astund is a very secure seat BTW, at least the model my friend has, I could ask her which model. It is a costly saddle, but hers is in better condition very used than a lot of new saddles, very well made. Skye Fire Island Eco-Treks-808-443-6085 Fire Island Professional Farrier Service-640-6080
