Re: Engar/Fjord body width
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I was surprised to hear that any Fjord could be ridden in a medium tree > saddle > > > Hi Amy: > > I think the thing here is that there are SO many different saddle makers out > there, and so many different types of saddles and trees, that what might be > considered a "medium" width tree for one manufacturer, might be a wide, or extra > wide for another. Individual perception is another part of the equation - > what I may refer to as a medium tree, might be what you'd call a wide tree. This is a really good point!! I had a experience buying a " wide" tree AP saddle and I gotta tell ya when I got it home and measured it was more narrow than my Full QH western! and it by no means fit anything on my farm. The thing that really bugged me was that the seller wouldn't take it back and said that all manufactures label their saddles different. After doing some research into English saddles I found this to be true. So you really need to know your saddle makers before you go buying. I admit I don't know much about English gear so my lack of knowledge got me ( I guess) what I deserved. Now that my daughter and horse have chosen to go hunt seat I guess I better brush up. By the way are Kimber wick bits legal in shows? Here I am lost again : (( I guess I will be starting over I AM TO OLD FOR THIS!! Roberta
Re: Engar/Fjord body width
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 8/31/2004 11:51:05 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was surprised to hear that any Fjord could be ridden in a medium tree saddle Hi Amy: I think the thing here is that there are SO many different saddle makers out there, and so many different types of saddles and trees, that what might be considered a "medium" width tree for one manufacturer, might be a wide, or extra wide for another. Individual perception is another part of the equation - what I may refer to as a medium tree, might be what you'd call a wide tree. When I bought my Keiffer saddle, I ordered what was then their "medium" tree. It was the size recommended for Warmbloods or QHs. It fits my Fjords wonderfully, just as it did my QH & Paints. My western saddle was custom made by my dad on a tree with what is called "Modified QH bars" for my Paint stallion. This tree is not quite as wide as the old "Full QH Bars" saddles, but is wider than a standard off-the-rack factory saddle. This also fits our Fjords wonderfully. But, we do try to keep our Fjords from getting too over weight as well. If they were 200 lbs overweight, the saddles might not fit so well. ??? Amy Amy Evers Dun Lookin' Fjords Redmond, OR Fjord [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Engar/Fjord body width
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Amy, Hard question to answer, as there are different "types" of Fjords. Just like with other breeds, some will be small, tall, wide, thinnerI do not think Fjords can be classified to be more prone to one saddle size versus another. Lynda In a message dated 8/31/2004 2:51:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think maybe I didn't ask my question very clearly. I was just wondering if it's common for a Fjord that is otherwise wide through the body to be ridden in a medium tree saddle (as opposed to medium-wide, wide or extra wide), because that would help me gauge the size of horses for sale.
Re: Engar/Fjord body width
This message is from: Amy Goodloe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 11:54 PM -0400 8/30/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't there a breeder or two in your area that you could go visit? This might answer all of your questions at once! I've been to see Beth Beymer's Fjords and got to take a lesson on BDF Magnum, who is a perfect size for me and a lot of fun to ride. My Wintec Isabell with a wide tree fit him nicely. But he's not for sale! Seeing Beth's Fjords was educational in many ways and I appreciate the information she shared with me, but that doesn't help me determine if a Fjord for sale elsewhere will be wide enough for me. I think maybe I didn't ask my question very clearly. I was just wondering if it's common for a Fjord that is otherwise wide through the body to be ridden in a medium tree saddle (as opposed to medium-wide, wide or extra wide), because that would help me gauge the size of horses for sale. I was surprised to hear that any Fjord could be ridden in a medium tree saddle and wondered if there was something about their back shape that I was missing, but maybe it's only the more modern types that are that narrow. That's the impression I'm getting from some private conversations on this topic, which makes me all the more sure that I need to look specifically for the more drafty type. --Amy
