Re: Icelandic saddles
This message is from: Lola Lahr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here I go again, but I completely agree with Jen! My Fjords, Arabs and mustangs all use the Freeform, and these horses are all different shapes and sizes. I use one saddle for all of them, and I have fewer problems with slipping etc with the treeless than with any of the treed saddles I used to try to use- yes, even the expensive custom made ones didn't work as well as the Freeform. The folks (Action Rider Tack or April Battles) who sell the Freeforms have a great demo porgram. Once you put it on your horse and see and feel how much better your horse moves, you will be surprised. On 11/7/07, jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Uli, My opinion, for what it is worth, is that you should research TREELESS saddles I am an extremely happy owner of 2 treeless saddles, and they work great on my Fjord. I used to be part of a Yahoo Treeless saddle chat group, and all the folks on that group that had Icelandic Ponys rode them in treeless saddles, which leads me to believe that the Icelandic saddles did not always work well for the Icelandic Ponys. I have not heard if they work for Fjords The great thing about Treeless saddles is that they can fit almost any horse. I particularly like an Italian Treeless saddle called the Freeform. It distrubutes the rider's weight safely on the horse's back, and it feels like you are riding in a closer contact english saddle. Another brand that might work for you, but is quite expensive, is the Ansur Treeless saddle. I personally do not like the brand called Barefoot--it doesn't distribute the rider's weight well, and it feels like you are sitting on a pillow on the horses' back--not very comfy to me. But some people love the Barefoot saddle Anyway, let us know what you get! Jen On 11/6/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: icelandic saddles
This message is from: Lola Lahr [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Freeforms can be ordered with extra d-rings, so I am puzzled by the idea that one can't pack as much on one of them as you can on a regular saddle! I have 11 d-rings on mine and I have plenty of space for tying things on. I know that you can order at least 9-13 d-rings, so the options are there. On 11/8/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You everyone for the input on Icelandic saddles. I currently use a Trecker treeless saddle that I am quite happy with, except when it comes to distance riding.I feel that it doesn't supply enough support for the horse or the rider. Another disadvantage is that one can't pack a lot on a treeless saddle and I like to go on pack in overnight camping trips. I also use an Abetta endurance saddle,which is overall a little too flat a saddle in my opinion. Uli The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
RE: Icelandic saddles
This message is from: Cherie Mascis [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have three Icelandics (one's too young to ride) and one Fjord, the Sensation treeless saddle fits them all well. I don't know any Icelandic owners that use Icelandic saddles! Most are too narrow! Cherie Western North Carolina Lilja, Roka Mura (Icelandics)and Tyra (Fjord) The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Icelandic saddles
This message is from: jen frame [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Uli, My opinion, for what it is worth, is that you should research TREELESS saddles. I am an extremely happy owner of 2 treeless saddles, and they work great on my Fjord. I used to be part of a Yahoo Treeless saddle chat group, and all the folks on that group that had Icelandic Ponys rode them in treeless saddles, which leads me to believe that the Icelandic saddles did not always work well for the Icelandic Ponys. I have not heard if they work for Fjords The great thing about Treeless saddles is that they can fit almost any horse. I particularly like an Italian Treeless saddle called the Freeform. It distrubutes the rider's weight safely on the horse's back, and it feels like you are riding in a closer contact english saddle. Another brand that might work for you, but is quite expensive, is the Ansur Treeless saddle. I personally do not like the brand called Barefoot--it doesn't distribute the rider's weight well, and it feels like you are sitting on a pillow on the horses' back--not very comfy to me. But some people love the Barefoot saddle Anyway, let us know what you get! Jen On 11/6/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Icelandic saddles
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
