Saddle questions
This message is from: "Sue Harrison" Hello...I haven't written in for awhile and cannot find an answer in the archives. I, too am having saddle issues. Our boys are round as apples and mutton withers. We cannot keep our saddles tight. I have used a neoprene saddle pad or a reg fleece lined pad, new leather cinch straps, nylon cinch straps and all types of belly bands...except the traditional string girth...hubby does not want to go there, thinks they would sore them? At any rate, both ponies went on a 15 mile trailride and the saddles were constantly slipping. I did not go that day, but tried to ride Pep this morning in the pasture. Hubby gave me a boost up but the saddle slipped anyway and to get it straight was impossible. I put all my weight in my right stirrup and the stupid thing stayed two inces to the left of his neck. We could not get it straight at all. Stupid thing stayed stuck right thereon sideways of course. We are using a full quarter Western Wintec. on Pep and a 1/4 full on Storn. Neither work. We live in N.B. and like Kelly, have limited saddle selection hereabouts. The saddles slip a bit when we mount and stay right there...lopsided. If we do keep them straight while mounting, they don't stay that way for long. We tie the cinch. Does anyone have any ideas for an easy inexpensive type that would work that I could probably have access to? Sue in N.B. Storm and Peppin's mom. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Saddle questions..
This message is from: "Kristen L. Andersen" Hi Kelly, Wintec makes a wonderful Australian stock saddle with an interchangeable/adjustable gullet system. It comes in a more English looking style and a more western looking one. It is super secure and super comfortable, great trail saddle that works well on my high withered boy. Also synthetic and easy to care for. Here is some more info: http://www.wintec.net.au/products/stock/stockPro.html Cheers, -Kristen On Sep 3, 2011, at 9:30 PM, Kelly Trirogoff wrote: > This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff > > > Hi all... > > I am having a heck of a time fitting a western saddle to my fjord..I have > looked through the archives, but everyone seems to be having the opposite > problem to me...I don't have a wide/ low withered fjord..My fjord is a "sporty > model" with a narrow frame, and withers ( he has a dutch back)...I have always > ridden in a wintec dressage saddle and been just fine...However now I want to > change to a western saddle (as I need the horn for security while riding with > my son) and I am having TONS of trouble getting something that fits, as his > back is short, and the whole withers/ narrow body thing...What do people do > when they have a thoroughbred and they wanna ride western? I tried the wintec > and the gullet was too wide, I tried a crates and again same problem, I have a > Santa fe on trial right now, but to me the skirt seems too long, but the > withers fit better (and it is considered a short skirt by western > standards)... > > I personally love synthetic as it is easy to clean, and light (great for me as > a busy mom), but wintec is out as the gullet is too wide so it sits right on > his withers...Does anyone have experience with Cordura, or any other synthetic > brand? I live on Vancouver Island ,BC, Canada, so my store choices are > limited...I'm feeling a little cautious about ordering one on line as you > never know what you are gonna get... > > Thanks > > Kelly and Skovy > > 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
Saddle questions..
This message is from: Kelly Trirogoff Hi all... I am having a heck of a time fitting a western saddle to my fjord..I have looked through the archives, but everyone seems to be having the opposite problem to me...I don't have a wide/ low withered fjord..My fjord is a "sporty model" with a narrow frame, and withers ( he has a dutch back)...I have always ridden in a wintec dressage saddle and been just fine...However now I want to change to a western saddle (as I need the horn for security while riding with my son) and I am having TONS of trouble getting something that fits, as his back is short, and the whole withers/ narrow body thing...What do people do when they have a thoroughbred and they wanna ride western? I tried the wintec and the gullet was too wide, I tried a crates and again same problem, I have a Santa fe on trial right now, but to me the skirt seems too long, but the withers fit better (and it is considered a short skirt by western standards)... I personally love synthetic as it is easy to clean, and light (great for me as a busy mom), but wintec is out as the gullet is too wide so it sits right on his withers...Does anyone have experience with Cordura, or any other synthetic brand? I live on Vancouver Island ,BC, Canada, so my store choices are limited...I'm feeling a little cautious about ordering one on line as you never know what you are gonna get... Thanks Kelly and Skovy Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: New fjord owner, saddle questions: Cheryl in California
This message is from: "The Mercers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My friend and I both have Fjords and we love our Tucker Cheyenne wide tree saddle. It is so comfortable! They have fit every Fjord we've tried them on. Taffy Mercer Kennewick, WA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of CHERYL GARNICA Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:45 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: New fjord owner, saddle questions: Cheryl in California This message is from: CHERYL GARNICA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm still figuring out how to do this posting and hope this makes it in the current section, not the 1998! Excuse double posts! I just purchased my 4 y/o fjord gelding 10 days ago, a 2 yr dream. Recognized some of you on the list and thanks to all I may have pestered with questions re: fjords! I just want to trail toodle so far and hoping the kids will want to do a little more. Just looking at a fjord is almost good enough! Riding is the icing on the cake. Any suggestions for a 13.3H approx 950-1000# fjord western saddle? In particular I was looking at the Circle Y Omaha flex tree. Concern is if wide enough or should I be looking at Halflinger type saddles? Believe it or not, my little used Abetta more or less fit him and di my first arena ride without fjord complaints! Any suggestions appreciated, I am not sure of all the special saddle considerations as he is not as large/drafty as some. Cheryl in California
New fjord owner, saddle questions: Cheryl in California
This message is from: CHERYL GARNICA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm still figuring out how to do this posting and hope this makes it in the current section, not the 1998! Excuse double posts! I just purchased my 4 y/o fjord gelding 10 days ago, a 2 yr dream. Recognized some of you on the list and thanks to all I may have pestered with questions re: fjords! I just want to trail toodle so far and hoping the kids will want to do a little more. Just looking at a fjord is almost good enough! Riding is the icing on the cake. Any suggestions for a 13.3H approx 950-1000# fjord western saddle? In particular I was looking at the Circle Y Omaha flex tree. Concern is if wide enough or should I be looking at Halflinger type saddles? Believe it or not, my little used Abetta more or less fit him and di my first arena ride without fjord complaints! Any suggestions appreciated, I am not sure of all the special saddle considerations as he is not as large/drafty as some. Cheryl in California
