Re: What brand saddles do you use?

2003-01-05 Thread Warren Stockwell
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I use a Circle Y with full QH bars, and a Stubben Sigfried wide tree. and they work great. I do believe it depends on the build of the horse so keep what you have for now and wait to see how your Fjord is built. You might be lucky enough

Re: What brand saddles do you use?

2003-01-05 Thread John Rooker
This message is from: "John Rooker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We have a WinTec Pro Dressage and a WinTec 2000 All Purpose for Vili and they both fit beautifully using the Extra Wide Gullet insert. Both of these saddles have the CAIR panels and we're very happy with them and so is our Fjord! :)

Re: Saddle for Fjords

2003-01-05 Thread SSlotness
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I use a Stübben Siegfried VSD Suzan Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born. — Anais Nin

Re: Saddle for Fjords

2003-01-05 Thread ChampionPonies
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I use a basic Pessoa CC saddle with a regular tree on Torden and it fits him beautifully, and it's *so* comfortable! Of course each Fjord is different, as nicely as the Pessoa fits Torden, it didn't fit either of the other Fjords I tested it

Re: karen and the Great Basin Fjords

2003-01-05 Thread Quycksylvr
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/5/2003 1:29:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Btw: what is 'barding'? Just curious, is it like singing? > > Kmac > In case someone didn't answer this... Barding is the cloth and decorations that medieval and r

Re: Grooming Video, saddle

2003-01-05 Thread Eileen Perry
This message is from: Eileen Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just got mine, and I have to agree with everyone else's comments about how well done it is. One thing that wasn't discussed was trimming the tail. I do 'bang' my mare's tail (cut the very bottom level) and trim the dock very slightly. Pr

Re: saddle fit for fjordies

2003-01-05 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/5/2003 11:21:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I might have been the lone dissenter on the Wintec Isabell. It only fit 1 > out of 4 fjords, marginally, and this was w/ the xtra wide gullet plate. It > was a cool

Re: What brand saddles do you use?

2003-01-05 Thread Northhorse
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 1/5/2003 10:13:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > What brand of dressage or western saddles fit the Fjords better? I > currently > own an Wintec Isabell and am looking to purchase a Fjord, but wouldn't be > to >

Re: What brand saddles do you use?

2003-01-05 Thread Epona1971
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Linda- I use Bob Marshall Sport Saddles. They are "treeless" meaning they have a pommel and cantle for support, but nothing in between. Check them out at http://www.sportsaddle.com/";> First Choice Sports Saddle - Riding Comfort Starts Here Brigid

Re:saddle fit for fjordies

2003-01-05 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Linda, I might have been the lone dissenter on the Wintec Isabell. It only fit 1 out of 4 fjords, marginally, and this was w/ the xtra wide gullet plate. It was a cool looking saddle, and I was willing to try to adapt to it, but when it fa

Alexandra Kurlan beginning clicker training clinic in Olympia Washington

2003-01-05 Thread Deb
This message is from: "Deb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have been talking with Alex and discussing having a beginner's clinic at my place in Olympia this next summer. She is going to be having two advanced clinics, one in June and one in October but no beginning clinic. There have been a few folks on t

Re: Do you have a good Fjord to sell?

2003-01-05 Thread Arthur Rivoire
This message is from: "Arthur Rivoire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia -- There's been a lot of discussion on the List about the difficulty of selling Fjords (any horses) in these tough times, and I thought I'd remind people that Beaver Dam Farm migh

Re: CHANGES - Beginner Driving Vacations at Beaver Dam Farm

2003-01-05 Thread Arthur Rivoire
This message is from: "Arthur Rivoire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello from Carol Rivoire at Beaver Dam Farm in Nova Scotia - We're especially looking forward to our 12th year of Beginner Driving Vacations. We're particularly excited this year as we're making a few changes to enhance the program and a

Re: Brand of saddle I use

2003-01-05 Thread Jessica Katzman
This message is from: Jessica Katzman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I own a 4 year old Fjord gelding. I just purchased a Pro Trainer Close Contact Saddle. I ride hunt seat and do a little jumping. The trees are flex steel. I got a med tree and it fits great, but they also have wide and extra wide tre

What brand saddles do you use?

2003-01-05 Thread Linda Walker
This message is from: "Linda Walker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just curious as to what brand of saddles everyone uses for their Fjords? I read a post that someone used a Wintec Isabell and it didn't fit properly. What brand of dressage or western saddles fit the Fjords better? I currently own an Winte

Fjord Horse Chat Sunday Night

2003-01-05 Thread PETSnVETS
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Re: Rosebowl parade and the Fjords

2003-01-05 Thread Reena G.
This message is from: "Reena G." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> what fantastic pictures Karen and I love the last one of the five of you..Sven being the sire of the other 4!! Thanks for sharing Reena and Gus (one of Sven's!) This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www

Re: karen and the Great Basin Fjords

2003-01-05 Thread Karen McCarthy
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Deb, I too think it would be great to dress up in bunads, etc. but...I no longer have a complete bunad- i lent it to someone, and now I only have a blouse & apron. Anyway, I like doing the western thang, so does everyone else in the group,