Re: Wintec wide saddles
This message is from: Karen Keith I recently bought a Wintec Wide for my younger Fjord mare. I started her in a Wintec Isabel saddle with the widest gullet that I use on my other Fjord mare, but it never was a good fit and then as she started developing muscles and a top line, it no longer fit at all and was rolling on her. I bought the Wide at a Memorial Day sale and used it a few times and then took it to Fjord Fest in NC where I put 30 trail miles on and probably 9 hrs of lessons. The horse seems very comfortable in it, and the big surprise for me is that it's narrower in the twist than my old Wintec Isabel, so much more comfortable for me. My two mares are very different types. The one who wears the old Wintec Isabel is a big 14.2 hh 1200 lb chunk, and the one who wears the Wide is a 13.2 hh 900 lb sporty type. Go figure. Bottom line: I am very happy with my Wintec Wide, and more important, my horse is, too. Karen Keith, No. VA Sent from my iPad Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Wintec wide saddles
This message is from: "kngould" I use a Wintec wide on my Fjord; at a Fjord and Friends Fun Fest one year the saddle fitter there gave it an 88%; Asti seems to like it and it still seems to fit well. Funny, it's the same exact saddle I use on my Friesian, same size and everything as Asti inherited it from my other Friesian when I sold him! Kim Kim Nord Castle Ladyhawke www.castleladyhawkeweddings.com 828 894-0466 -Original Message- From: Rose or Murph Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 12:52 PM To: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Subject: Wintec wide saddles This message is from: Rose or Murph I am wondering if anyone is using the wintec wide saddles on their fjords? My mare is almost out of the white gullet on the regular tree. I was told at the tack store the channel (along the spine) on the wintec wides are too wide for a lot of drafts as they had the saddle returned and don't carry it anymore. Would like to hear from anyone who is using a wintec wide. Rosemary in sunny wa. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Wintec wide saddles
This message is from: Rose or Murph I am wondering if anyone is using the wintec wide saddles on their fjords? My mare is almost out of the white gullet on the regular tree. I was told at the tack store the channel (along the spine) on the wintec wides are too wide for a lot of drafts as they had the saddle returned and don't carry it anymore. Would like to hear from anyone who is using a wintec wide. Rosemary in sunny wa. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Wintec Wide Saddle w/ CAIR panels and 3 gullets
This message is from: "M. Denmark" I just posted a black 18" Wintec Wide Saddle with the CAIR panel system on Craig's List and it is in perfect condition. Includes three different really wide gullets. So if you have a sweet oil drum with legs in need of tack please take a look. Pics and more info included on the below link. Will ship to FjordHorse folks for $15. http://houston.craigslist.org/grd/1719541115.html (farm <http://houston.craigslist.org/grd/1719541115.html> & garden I also have two registered Norwegian Fjords for sale. Thanks, Milli Ann Magnolia, TX Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Wintec Wide
This message is from: Eileen Perry I have! Pros: definitely built for wide bodies, wider than the other Wintec saddles. Cons: fairly straight flap, ok if you don't have long legs and want to ride in a dressage seat. I wouldn't call it an A/P saddle. Also, the panels aren't suede, so I found the whole saddle slick. Oh, and this saddle has essentially no twist, so wasn't comfy for me. I sold mine 'cuz my mare still didn't move forward in it like she does in a treeless saddle. For trail riding, I love the Bob Marshall. Mind you I'm not riding these days because of hip problems. So my most comfy saddle is a carriage seat. Cheers, Eileen Perry in Oz, homesick for my mare (oh, and the hubby and other critters too) Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Has anybody tried the wintec wide for their Fjord?
This message is from: Carol Trujillo I have the brown Wintec Wide AP for my fjord gelding. He uses the middle bar of the 3 extra-wide gullet bars provided with the saddle. These bars are wider than the ones in the Wintec Easy Measure Gullet Guide. It seems to fit his wide, low-withered back well. It's very light, cleans easily, and looks nice. I had a heck of a time loosening the screws to change the gullet bar. It also squeaks and creaks a bit more than a leather saddle. Personally, the seat and English-style stirrups are not very comfortable or secure-feeling for me. I've trail-ridden with it but it's more suitable for my tastes for short, flat rides. -- Carol with a very hairy horse already in dry, dusty 100-degree Southern California Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Wintec wide english saddle
This message is from: Heather Baskey "Almost" ... sat in the WW in the store and didn't like how it pushed me forward. Therefore, left it in the store and forewent the saddle trial. Heather Has anybody tried the wintec wide for their Fjord? Vicki Johnston Mims, Florida __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Fw: Wintec Wide Saddle
-- Forwarded Message --- From: "Tina & Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "fjordhorse digest" Sent: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 23:36:06 -0300 Subject: Wintec Wide Saddle Hi, this is my first post to the digest- been lurking for years. We are located in Ontario, Canada and own 2 fjords: I rising 6 year gelding and a 3 1/2 year old filly. I wanted to add my own 2 cents worth to the chat on saddles. Hubby just bought me a Wintec Wide for the gelding, he's VERY drafty. This is the first saddle that actually fits on his back, as opposed to on the wither, it has Y type dressage billets; very stable. I can mount from the ground without the saddle slipping under his belly! This is very exciting for me! The twist is quite narrow and therefore feels quite comfortable for the rider, I will be better able to judge comfort for me in the spring, we have no indoor arena and it has been really weird weather here this winter; rain, freezing, some snow. Not good riding weather. As far as I can tell at this point, Wintec has it all figured out as far as a well fitting, stable, comfortable, easy maintenance all purpose saddle is concerned. Tina. -- --- End of Forwarded Message --- --
