Re: Icelandic saddles

2007-11-08 Thread Lola Lahr
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 t

Re: icelandic saddles

2007-11-08 Thread Lola Lahr
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 c

RE: Icelandic saddles

2007-11-07 Thread Cherie Mascis
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, Ro

Re: Icelandic saddles

2007-11-07 Thread jen frame
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 f

Re: Icelandic saddles

2007-11-06 Thread john_brinker
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