Re: Many Thanks! Fjord saddle pads
This message is from: Tamara Rousso [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Susan - Please post the website URL when it is up. I am interested in seeing the pad. tamara Fallbrook Ca www.algedifarm.com On Saturday, January 22, 2005, at 06:58 AM, Susan Felix wrote: This message is from: Susan Felix [EMAIL PROTECTED] Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Colorado) Many Thanks to all of you out there who have continued to support us with your fjord non slip pad purchases. We have made over 100 all over the U.S. and Canada and are very pleased with your responses and success. Will be putting some of your testimonials on the Web Site in the next couple of weeks . Remember you can use these pads on any Horse with a saddle slippage problem or for better comfort and ride. Fleece made by hand with non slip padding for the comfort of your horses back. We recommend a decent fitting saddle to start and this will help their back for a better ride and saddle fit. The Ramsey is for English and the Favor is for Western , Please specify which one you would prefer. I will also make it for you for the color of your Horse . It looks pretty cool when riding and all you see is the saddle on the horse ! If you refer anyone to me ( and they mention your name ) as a previous customer I will make your next purchase pad as complimentary. Web Site to be out in the month. Happy Trails and Thanks again everyone! Look for our Ads in the up coming Horse Magazines , Susan Felix P.O. box 17127 Boulder Co. 80308
Many Thanks! Fjord saddle pads
This message is from: Susan Felix [EMAIL PROTECTED] Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Colorado) Many Thanks to all of you out there who have continued to support us with your fjord non slip pad purchases. We have made over 100 all over the U.S. and Canada and are very pleased with your responses and success. Will be putting some of your testimonials on the Web Site in the next couple of weeks . Remember you can use these pads on any Horse with a saddle slippage problem or for better comfort and ride. Fleece made by hand with non slip padding for the comfort of your horses back. We recommend a decent fitting saddle to start and this will help their back for a better ride and saddle fit. The Ramsey is for English and the Favor is for Western , Please specify which one you would prefer. I will also make it for you for the color of your Horse . It looks pretty cool when riding and all you see is the saddle on the horse ! If you refer anyone to me ( and they mention your name ) as a previous customer I will make your next purchase pad as complimentary. Web Site to be out in the month. Happy Trails and Thanks again everyone! Look for our Ads in the up coming Horse Magazines , Susan Felix P.O. box 17127 Boulder Co. 80308
Re: Fjord Saddle Pads
This message is from: Joan griffin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Susan Felix: Please describe your saddle pads - what makes them Fjord saddle pads? Joni G.
Fjord Saddle Pads
This message is from: Susan Felix [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi , Susan /Co. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Christmas is upon us and Fjord saddle pads are trotting out of here. If you are interested please put your orders in soon and we will gladly help all of you. We are working on a web sight and we will have that open soon. For now they are 15.00 includes shipping and handling and are made of Fleece and non skid padding. Ramsey is for English riders and Favor for Western riders. You can feel the horses better when you ride and their backs will Thank you for the comfort. Check or Mo to P.O. Box 17127 Boulder Co. 80308 303-682-1477 Please allow 1 to 2 weeks as they are hand made with love for your horse in mind. thanks , Susan Felix
Fjord Saddle Source???
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those of you still on the fabulous fjord saddle fitting quest, I just wanted to fwd this post by Laurie Neely (below). It appeared on the CDList today. OK, gotta get back to the Linzer torte detail of my T-Day prep..nite to all, and have a warm friend family filled Thanksgiving! KMac Karen McCarthyGreat Basin Fjords :: Carson City, Nevadahttp://www.picturetrail.com/weegees Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:19:08 -0500 From: Laurie Neely [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: wide horses again I am very interested in carrying the Duett saddles you can see at www.duettsaddles.com , in the store. I seem to have become some sort of expert?Magnet? for people seeking saddles for the unbearably wide, eg: Fjords, Halflingers and the various Morgans shaped like oil drums with legs. :-) These are lovely leather saddles, German made, and imported by a woman here in Massachusetts, that sell for just a little more than the synthetics I've done so well with. They come from a fairly normal/wide tree, up to a VERY wide tree. :-) I am told for instance, that the 38 pretty much always fits Fjords. I'd love to be able to offer them as an option. As with most saddle brands, I need to purchase a number of them at once to become a retailer. SOif anyone on CD-L is saddle shopping for a widebody, do please let me know! I'd like to find 2 or 3 people interested in ordering Duetts, and I can play with the pricing a little for the opportunity. -- Laurie Neely Tack Up! 41 E Main St Millers Falls MA 01349 Customer Service is still alive! 1-888-726-6511 http://WWW.TACK-UP.COM/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] /DI V Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment, video game reviews, and more here.
Re: Fjord saddle
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/27/02 9:24:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I understand that the treeless saddles may work OK for a light rider (Like you, Brigid) but may cause pressure points with a heavier rider. Hi Jean- Gee, say that again! AT 5'7 and 165lbs, I've yet to be called light... LOL. Seriously, I did not feel comfortable in any treed saddle. Just felt like I was sitting on a hunk of wood. Tried lots of models, sizes, etc. When I tried the treeless (in quotes because it does have a pommel and cantle, they're just not bridged) I just said, Yes! This is it. What matters is not the promotion of any kind or brand, but an open mind and willingness to experiment. *Listening* to the horse will give you an edge on picking tack that fits. It's too bad we have to use saddles at all, because of their inherent problems. However I don't think any of us possess the skills of our ancestors who rode bareback into battle! Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Our /A A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Fjords/A / )__~ /L /L
Re: Fjord saddle
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] I understand that the treeless saddles may work OK for a light rider (Like you, Brigid) but may cause pressure points with a heavier rider. (Big discussions on the Endurance net, etc.) They wouldn't work for my big gelding at least as he is a slim body type and his backbone is more prominent..Instead of a flat surface or a channel down his back the spine is slightly higher. I am afraid that a treeless saddle would put pressure on his spine. (also I am not exactly light) However for him, the Ortho-Flex saddles that I have work great! I keep wondering how the Tennessean saddles might work..made for gaited horses, they have a wider gullet, etc. The National Bridle shop carries them: http://www.nationalbridle.com/ Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, warming up to zero today! +15 tomorrow I use the Bob Marshall Treeless. Only one I've found to fit the Fjords. Check them out at A HREF=http://www.sportsaddle.com/;First Choice Sports Saddle - Riding Comfort Starts Here/A Brigid M Wasson Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fjord saddle
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Terry- I use the Bob Marshall Treeless. Only one I've found to fit the Fjords. Check them out at A HREF=http://www.sportsaddle.com/;First Choice Sports Saddle - Riding Comfort Starts Here/A Brigid M Wasson San Francisco Bay Area, CA A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Our /A A HREF=http://ourfjords.freeservers.com/fjord1/Our_Fjordsx.html;Fjords/A / )__~ /L /L
Re: Fjord saddle
This message is from: TERRENCE GURIEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Howdy to the list: Tried out a Sommer saddle today on our little girl. Just like the one advertized on the Int'l Fjord Horse web site. Well, at the widest setting on the adjustable tree, this saddle just rolled right off when I put my weight in it. I then tried it on my 16 hand quarter horse (with withers) and it worked just fine...'cept I'm not in the market for another saddle for him. I'll keep trying and report back when I find something that works. Terry
Re: Fjord saddle
This message is from: TERRENCE GURIEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Howdy, I am still wondering if anyone has used or even seen the Fjord saddle advertized on the Fjord Horse International web site. Looks like a version of a McCellan crossed with an Aussie Outback with lots of hardware for attaching bags for trail riding. They call it a Tracking Saddle and it cost 1051.00 Euros. Anyone know how much that is in US dollars? Thanks Terry from wintery Colorado - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 6:54 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Fjord saddle This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, just wanted to add something to the fjord saddle discussion. Right after getting Nina in November, we had the saddle fitter out for some of the others at the farm. We have quite the wide variety of sizes, widths, breeding, ages and make every attempt to ensure correct saddle fit for every one of our special mounts. While the fitter was there she checked Nina's fit also. At that time we had the wintek (forward seat) with changeable tree on her using the very widest tree and it still wasn't wide enough to satisfy the fitter. What she told us was it may fit after Nina loses a little weight and since she's such an easy keeper I'm hoping the fact she is working will help to trim her a bit. Right now we use her with a bareback pad so as not to hurt her back. A little scary the day I took her for a trail ride down the BIG hill (we don't call the farm Rolling Hills Ranch for nothing) and she decided to put her head down to eat. Thought I was going to slide right on down her neck, had both feet out in front of me like I was putting on the brakes (yeah big help that was). Didn't come off and laughed all the way home. Nina is what I believe is the draft type fjord. Looking at her papers today her dam is Rinda and her sire is Fair Acres Gunnar - her registered name is Nina III foaled on April 29, 1993, in MN. and bred by the Nelson's in MN. Nina is awesome working with my autistic students, always willing but also patiently waiting for the correct direction from her rider. She tolerates outbursts, bouncing and confused signals with a quiet attitude but at the same time makes them tell her exactly what they want. I really wish we had several more of her or rather of fjords-they are certainly thrifty (a very important item to a nonprofit), have great feet and solid build and a wonderful presence for those fund raising times. Sorry this was long, I'm sure all the old timer fjord lovers have heard this over and over. Robyn in MD STILL T-SHIRT WEATHER
Re: Fjord saddle
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, just wanted to add something to the fjord saddle discussion. Right after getting Nina in November, we had the saddle fitter out for some of the others at the farm. We have quite the wide variety of sizes, widths, breeding, ages and make every attempt to ensure correct saddle fit for every one of our special mounts. While the fitter was there she checked Nina's fit also. At that time we had the wintek (forward seat) with changeable tree on her using the very widest tree and it still wasn't wide enough to satisfy the fitter. What she told us was it may fit after Nina loses a little weight and since she's such an easy keeper I'm hoping the fact she is working will help to trim her a bit. Right now we use her with a bareback pad so as not to hurt her back. A little scary the day I took her for a trail ride down the BIG hill (we don't call the farm Rolling Hills Ranch for nothing) and she decided to put her head down to eat. Thought I was going to slide right on down her neck, had both feet out in front of me like I was putting on the brakes (yeah big help that was). Didn't come off and laughed all the way home. Nina is what I believe is the draft type fjord. Looking at her papers today her dam is Rinda and her sire is Fair Acres Gunnar - her registered name is Nina III foaled on April 29, 1993, in MN. and bred by the Nelson's in MN. Nina is awesome working with my autistic students, always willing but also patiently waiting for the correct direction from her rider. She tolerates outbursts, bouncing and confused signals with a quiet attitude but at the same time makes them tell her exactly what they want. I really wish we had several more of her or rather of fjords-they are certainly thrifty (a very important item to a nonprofit), have great feet and solid build and a wonderful presence for those fund raising times. Sorry this was long, I'm sure all the old timer fjord lovers have heard this over and over. Robyn in MD STILL T-SHIRT WEATHER
Fjord saddle
This message is from: Anjer Farms [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I too use a Wintec with a wide tree. One of my mares actually doesn't need the wide tree so I change it. That is not as easy as advertised, but can be done. I have the all purpose saddle, not the dressage. I am extremely LAZY about cleaning tack so I think the synthetic is a blessing! Andrea
Re: fjord saddle
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Terrance, Welcome to the Fjord list. Congratulations on your new Fjord! I can tell you that I use a Wintec saddle with a wide tree on my fjord. It fits him well. It's a dressage saddle so it doesn't have any long skirts to interfere with his hip. Sharon and Buddy playing in So Cal. 60 degrees and sunny with overnight frost on the grass. GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.
fjord saddle
This message is from: TERRENCE GURIEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Howdy, I'm new to the list and a new fjord owner. I have a question on saddle type. What works best on these horses? I am using a wide bar full quarter horse saddle and it just rolls around. Not enough withers on the horse to lock it in place. Has anyone used the saddle offered on the International Fjord Horse web page? Thanks Quigley Colorado
Re: Fjord Saddle Fitting
This message is from: Jean Ernest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Karen, All of the Orthoflex western models look normal now, check out their website: http://www.ortho-flex.com I presently have four, two of the earlier edition before the panel system was refined to it's present form. They are western but do look normal Then I have two stitchdown english style, (One of which is for sale...the 17.5 inch) and may get yet another...one of the new softsteel synthetic saddles which use a Leather like synthetic instead of the real leather. Anyway check them out. I signed up as an associate dealer since I have four (and it didn't cost me anything) and now can get saddles at a discount. But how many do I need? :) Anyway, check them out. Jean in Fairbanks, AK At 10:17 AM 8/28/1999 PDT, you wrote: This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Mary, I'll check that out. I have alot of endurance friends who use them, and in the last uear a trainer friend of mine bought one. Hers is pretty nice,a western pleasure type that looks almost normal, Jean Ernest Fairbanks, Alaska [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fjord Saddle Fitting
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Mary, I'll check that out. I have alot of endurance friends who use them, and in the last uear a trainer friend of mine bought one. Hers is pretty nice,a western pleasure type that looks almost normal, not like the earlier ones. I still like a more traditional type of saddle, preferably an A fork tree, and although I plan on checking out Orthoflex, I'm still on the lookout for an openminded saddlemaker... Thanks again, Karen __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Fjord Saddle Fitting
This message is from: Jon A. Ofjord [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Karen: Have you thought about getting an Ortho-Flex. Sounds just about like what you need. I purchased one last year-a Caliente model- and am thoroughly pleased with it. It fits all our Fjords, it is built for the comfort of the horse, it's very comfortable for me and is about the price range you are looking for. Another contributor to the list-Jean Ernest is also an Ortho-Flex fan and would probably be happy to give you another endorsement of their product (right, Jean?). IMHO, if all saddles were made with the Ortho-Flex suspension system, you could virtually emiminate sore backs in horses. Their phone number is:1-800-Flex-fit, you could ask them to send you their information brochure Saddling for the 21st Century Good luck. Mary Ofjord North Coast fjords
Re: Fjord Saddle Fitting
This message is from: Karen McCarthy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ages ago (it seems!),I was looking for a western saddle to fit the fjords, and I thought I'd go nuts, as saddles off the rack looked nice, but weren't nice to the horses backs. I finally ended up having one made (luckily one of our landscaping clients is a great saddlemaker - can you say trade?)and have been happy ever since. I brought down 2 fjords to his shop for a tree fitting: a 3 yo gelding and a 12 yo stallion. 20+ trees and 2 hours later , we made a choice, but w/ some alterations, namely,the bars were opened slightly in width, and then shortened in overall length, and we rocked the front and back ends of the bars to avoid the shoulders and digging into the loin area.Also, the bars are more dipped in the centre, so as to fit thru their backs, not bridge them. 11 years later this saddle is still going strong, and fits an unbelievable # of horses. I'm kinda thinking of replacing it, but am a little apprehensive about returning to the original maker, as he now charges $2,400 as his base price, and he's no longer a client of mine. So, now I have to find a maker willing to work w/ me and the demands of getting the tree right, and still be within reason pricewise - perhaps around $1,800 ? Anyone have any suggestions for the NV/OR/CA area? Thanks much, Karen __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Re: Fjord Saddle
This message is from: Lynn Mohr [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm sure a correct fitting tree could be made if one isn't already available. Then a saddle of the style, decoration and color could be constructed on this tree. Most premade saddles are made to fit the majority of the riding horses, and not fjords. The same is true for drafts. My son has two saddles I made him, one a roper and the other a fancier one. The roper which has a lower swell fits my fjord much better the other wich fits his rather high withered quarter horse. Unless the tree is correct for your horse it doesn't matter what style the saddle, who made it, or how much it costs.
Re: Fjord Saddle
This message is from: Brenda Simonson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeri L Rieger wrote: This message is from: Jeri L Rieger [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the past month or so there was mention of a Fjord saddle. I would like more info on it. Cost? English? Availability? Also, I am looking for other Fjord owners near byplease e-mail me privately. Jeri in Washington Missouri [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't know of the saddle mentioned previously, but I do know about the difficulty in getting a good fit for a Fjord. I tried 5 different saddles (western) before I resigned myself to the fact that I would have to purchase a treeless. I bought a Bob Marshall by Circle Y. It works good for those hard to fit horses. You can find them in quite a few catalogs, but may have to special order if you want a 16 seat. It is a nice saddle that is extremely comfortable, but it does have a few drawbacks. Let me know if you would like more info... Brenda Simonson
Fjord Saddle
This message is from: Jeri L Rieger [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the past month or so there was mention of a Fjord saddle. I would like more info on it. Cost? English? Availability? Also, I am looking for other Fjord owners near byplease e-mail me privately. Jeri in Washington Missouri [EMAIL PROTECTED]
OFFICIAL FJORD SADDLE
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello! I have some questions about the official Fjord saddle. Is it an English saddle? Is it a jumping saddle? Close contact? Or is it a dressage saddle? What is the tree made of and what kin of leather is it? Are key points like the billets hand stitched? Do you have any pictures of it? What is the price range? What color(s)? I am quite interested in it. Thanks. Tami
