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I can relate to going thru a few saddles to get to the right one...including an endurance saddle that was too narrow and a western saddle that fit my horse well but I had trouble riding in! It has been a year for me too. I started with a Wintec All Purpose english saddle (CAIR) w/adjustable tree  in the extra wide (white) setting on my mare.  She is moderately wide, 14.1H.   My first fjord, I figured as she lost weight, got more fit, it was a good way to start. It was really comfy too!  I bought it used and the seat was a little big ...so I wanted to eventually replace it... Wanting a more secure saddle for trail riding after having shoulder surgery, a western trainer and I ended up taking my girl to a good size  saddlery and trying most the saddles in the place (well, it felt that way!) I ended up with a Cactus all around western saddle which is wide enough and relatively light weight with a short skirt. It has roughout leather on the fenders and skirt.  I love it!!  Soph seems to like it as well...and it feels very secure on the trail and puts me in a balanced, dressage-like position . I was fortunate that alot of great people at my barn were very generous with letting me try their saddles before I bought the one I have now ... I had issues with feeling that "chair" position too ...A fr iend had me try her Crates all around and it was eye opening... .  has a narrower twist and a "pocket" which put me in a perfectly balanced position... with legs underneath me.  I ended up with a saddle with the same feel... I never had so much trouble finding the "right" saddle for a horse before, but the search was worth it.  Good luck! ... the more saddles you try will hopefully help you recognize what fits you both when you find it!!    PS. I love my fjord! She is so worth the extra effort to find a good fitting saddle. :-)  Beth, Bob, the Corgis and the Fjord ----- Original Message ----- From: lboy...@aol.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 7:31:08 PM Subject: RE: Saddles This message is from: lboy...@aol.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
