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Saddle pads are all sold
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On Sep 1, 2014, at 9:41 AM, "Linda Lottie" wrote:
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> Morning
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> I have three saddle pads for sale.
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> All brand new - never used ... From Toklat
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> 1. Dressage -
This message is from: Linda Lottie
Red piping saddle pad is sold.
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On Sep 1, 2014, at 9:41 AM, "Linda Lottie" wrote:
> This message is from: Linda Lottie
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> Morning
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> I have three saddle pads for sale.
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> All brand new - never used ... From Toklat
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> 1. Dres
This message is from: divingduoandcor...@comcast.net
I ended up with an extra wide crates western equitation saddle.  I love
it.  I hauled her to a large saddlery in Colorado and tried them on til
found one that fit.  Highly recommend this if you can.   Thru trial and
error... we ONL
This message is from: "Mary Ofjord"
Be careful about using Tacky-Tack-like products. While they may keep your
saddle from slipping, they can be painful to the horse's back simply because
they don't allow much give. I've attached an article called "Saddle Pads &
What The Manufacturers Don't
This message is from: Bonnie MacCurdy
Regarding looking for a saddle
In our little tack store at NCEFT
(www.nceft.org), Bits and Pieces, we have a
Sid Hill Australian saddle for
sale for about a one third of the price of a new
one. Let me know if you
would like more info on it. We have on
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
This message is from: "Mary Ofjord"
This message is from: Karen McCarthy
Hey Mary, that is a cool story.
Yes, Mother Hubbard skirts are excellent for shorter backs as with a reg.
western saddle the (?) jockey skirt gets shoved pretty far under the
shorter
skirt, and there's not a lot of to
This message is from: Shawna Smith
As Debbie suggests a second opinion is good idea. You might also go to
National bridle shop and check options for bridging. They carry lots for
gaited, SB's w/low or sway back often need wedges or built-up pads. Shawna in
OR
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This message is from: Julia Webb
My problem was fitting multiple horses. I didn't want to have several saddles
that may or may not fit. And since I needed something to fit my
less-than-perfect physique, I wanted something to take to lessons as well.
The problem with most fixed tree saddles is
ns. Only good for setting your B'day cupcake on
once a year! A mexican style horn stays outta the way, but if you need it to
dally on or hang onto, it's there.
All personal preference & jmpo of course..
> From: ma...@boreal.org
> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
> Subject
This message is from: "Mary Ofjord"
I had a similar experience with Dry Fork Saddles in Vernal, Utah. I worked
with a fellow named Cal Cook. They asked for a picture of my horse, Mirage,
with measurements showing his very short back - 13" from withers to loin.
They also had to shave the tre
This message is from: Karen McCarthy
Laurie, I totally understand about what the saddle fitter is telling you about
the Fallis saddle. I have ridden in one (my friend has a nice older one for
her QH) and they are different in that you get a truer seat position, not too
chair-like and built up so
This message is from: Debbie LeBreton
Hello to you: My advise to you is get another opinion. I had a similiar
experience and found out that one told me it was really wrong and the other
saddle fitter expert told me that it fit like a glove. So please check out
your other options. Debbie
> F
This message is from: Debbie LeBreton
Hello; I noticed you talking about the treeless saddle. I am just going to
try one. Will it slip on my horse if he does a buck? I heard that they are
hard to tighten up. Debbie
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> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
> Subjec
s.
Mary
From:
Melinda Schumacher
To:
fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Sent: Thu, April 29, 2010 5:40:07 PM
Subject: Re:
Saddle for sale
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher
Speaking of saddlesmy new riding
instructor (dressage) suggested getting
an Australia
This message is from: Melinda Schumacher
Speaking of saddlesmy new riding instructor (dressage) suggested getting
an Australian saddle as a "segue style" between my western and English
saddles. I feel more secure in the western saddle since I haven't been
riding very much the last two years
This message is from: "Pasqual, Tish"
Oh, and the loveliest thing about my orthoflex - it weighs just 19 pounds!! AND
is incredibly comfortable!
Tish Pasqual
Senior Research Director
office: +01 763 541 7161
fax: +01 763 525 0280
mobile: +01 612 226 9931
Harr
This message is from: Heather Baskey
I just bought a Tucker Equitation Endurance saddle with a wide tree. I think
it is 23 pounds? light for most (still bit heavy for me, but lightest I could
find).
Nice short skirt (24") and can be "rounded" on the Tuckers as well
(western or endurance) for o
This message is from: Debbie LeBreton
I have one that I used on my fjorde mare. It is a 17 in seat though. It does
not have a horn. I bought it for trail riding. I don't have my mare anymore.
I can send you pictures of it if you are interested.
> From: dogmalo...@msn.com
> To: fjordhorse@ang
oes I will get rid of her pads because they don't really fit
my other geldings.
Robin
--- On Sun, 4/19/09, Kathleen Prince wrote:
> From: Kathleen Prince
> Subject: Re: Saddle pads for sale
> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
> Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009, 8:33 PM
> This
This message is from: Kathleen Prince
Hi Robin,
I will take the 4 saddle pads if they are available. How would you
want payment? Do you take paypal?
--
Kathleen Prince
kathl...@pookiebros.com
Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting
Professional Pet Care In Your Home!
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On Apr 18, 2
This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Kimberly, if you want the world's best pad, get a Supracor pad. I have been
using them for over ten years. It seems like any saddle will fit when using
one of these pads. Very easy to clean, I rinse mine at the end of the day.
http://st
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Kimberly Kinney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Thought I had the right saddle for both my very drafty mare
> and I, but now I'm not sure.� We went on a two day (very easy) trail ride and
> finally she got sweaty under the saddle.� Dry al
This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I don't think a person can just look at "dry spots" and conclude a
saddle doesn't fit. I would also evaluate the rider's overall seat and
balance, where the saddle is placed on the horse, the horse's overall
condition and attitude,
This message is from: Robin Churchill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I had a Bates Isabel for a few years which I sold not
too long ago. The pros:
-Fits a lot of horses if you have all the gullet
plates.
- Holds it's value fairly well if you sell on the
internet.
The thing I didn't like about it is that
This message is from: Fiona Lindsay-Delfino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I have ridden in the Bates Isabelle. And I like it a lot. But I do prefer the
Wintec Isabelle. I like the deep seat and the security that it gives you. When
I sat in it, it immediately put me in the correct position.
Gina Larson <
This message is from: Robin Churchill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I was going to start the bid on Ebay at $925 including
the gullet set which new costs about $100. The saddle
has some wear as it is about 4 years old and went with
both Ooruk and Ulyssa when they went for training but
overall is in pretty
This message is from: "kelly MacDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Oops! Suppose to be private to Robin Churchill. Sorry!
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This message is from: "Lola Lahr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sounds like he was suggesting a "treeless" saddle.
On 1/9/07, Lauren Sellars <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Sorry that was suppose to go to another person with the most common
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This message is from: Lauren Sellars <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sorry that was suppose to go to another person with the most common
first time fjord owners question.
How to get a saddle that fits.( That send botton is to easy to hit) .
Now For a true joke? here is the worst answer I ever heard.
I wa
This message is from: Silja Knoll <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi Lee,
Thanks for chatting with me the other day about your saddle. I think I am
going to try to find one locally so that I might have the chance to try it out
on my Fjord before I buy it. Good luck selling the saddle!
Silja Knoll
In
Friday, October 06, 2006 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: saddle for sale
This message is from: Silja Knoll <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi,
I am looking for a saddle for my wide Fjord. How do you think it fits a
Fjord's back? It is extra wide? What color is i? Does it have the CAIR
system? I don&#x
This message is from: Silja Knoll <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi,
I am looking for a saddle for my wide Fjord. How do you think it fits a
Fjord's back? It is extra wide? What color is i? Does it have the CAIR
system? I don't really know much about Wintec saddles, just what I have read
on their w
This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Just my $0.02 here...
I don't think that there is any reason that a saddle should slide
forward onto the withers, even if the horse is mutton withered. I've
had wide backed Appys with great withers, and now a fjord mare with
essentially no withers. My e
This message is from: "Lori Lemley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
It's hilly here, so I use a crupper and Y breastplate on my Fjords. Once my
mare tripped while trotting and went to her knees; the crupper ring yanked
out of the saddle tree, but neither me nor the saddle went over her head. It
could have bee
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From: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2006 7:57 pm
Subject: Re: saddle
> This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> > "Beth Pulsifer" <[E
"Clinton Nesseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 3:49 PM
Subject: RE: saddle
> This message is from: "Clinton Nesseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Hi
> I've been using a non-slip pad. It is just a black liner that can be
placed
> on a
This message is from: Marsha Jo Hannah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> "Beth Pulsifer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> I'm a newcomer to the Fjord world and I think I'm getting hooked...:)
Funny how that happens!
> I need some information on saddle fit.. I have a wide tree dressage
> saddle and hoped it w
This message is from: "Clinton Nesseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi
I've been using a non-slip pad. It is just a black liner that can be placed
on a regular pad. It helps quite a bit and does not affect the fit of the
saddle.
Also, I've used Mattes pads...they work very well, but are a bit pricey.
I w
This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Beth Beymer wrote:
...but the seat rides like a good dressage saddle.
***
That's how it felt in that Dennis George - and thank you to all who sent me
info in that saddle.
Lisa Sherrod wrote:
> You may rememb
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi Laura,
Did they have the Sonata SRO5 Draft Synthetic saddle at that time? I
wonder if one could get this saddle with all leather. The SR05 is
available in the Regular and Wide and Extra Wide Tree and DRAFT TREE.
Seems like this tree wou
anship and quality is really there with the
Crest Ridge saddles. I wish I could have made it work.
Laura
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From: "Jean Ernest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: saddle
This message is from: Jean Ernest
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I was looking at the Timber Ridge on their website. I thought their
saddles looked good.
I also looked at Crest
Ridgehttp://crestridgesaddlery.com/index.shtml. they also make a Draft
saddle., and the Draft Sonata SRO5, which is Cor
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Try looking for an older orthoflex. I bought a really nice one that is 14.5
that has a short skirt. Right now I cannot remember the name of the one I
bought, but if I remember, I will let you know. If I see one on Ebay, I
will try to forw
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My Steuben Seigfried VSD works well on my Fjord. I also bought it used.
Every exit is an entry somewhere.
â Tom Stoppard
This message is from: "Sue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thanksto those of you who supplied me with info as to why my pony might be
stumbling. I did have the saddle too far forward on his withers and my
saddle IS too tight. We visited two tack shops today and the second fellow
actually rebuilds saddl
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In a message dated 6/25/2005 2:13:34 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I
use a Wintec Isbell saddle with the wide gullet and it fits Olaf but I have
trouble getting the Wintec girth tight enough. I am wondering if any of you
who ride in th
This message is from: Kathryn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
This post reminded me that I wanted to post a saddle for sale myself.
A BRAND New Passier Dressage size 16 1/2 med tree. I bought in November brand
new, but it really didn't work well with the horse I needed it for (had to
switch to a wide. Pr
This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Susan Felix wrote:
This message is from: "Susan Felix" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Has the Fjord Heralds been sent out Yet? Still haven't received one and
neither has some of the rest of us here in Co. If anyone has any info ,
please let u
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've actually had excellent luck with eBay responding when I forward fake
e-mails to them (I'm not even a member of eBay, so whenever I get anything
from them it's always fake).
If you forward the scam e-mail(s) to [EMAIL PROTECTED] they should tak
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In a message dated 2/12/2005 7:31:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So just be aware -- if you list a high-dollar item on eBay, know that
someone might be out there phishing your "losing" bidders -- and if you
are bidding on
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In a message dated 12/19/2004 6:33:25 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm hoping the Abetta Arabian endurance saddle will work. We are presently
using a Big Horn endurance saddle with FQHB.
*
This message is from: "sbiluk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi Ruth,
Regarding the saddle for a Fjord, we have the Duett "Companion" which fits
our Fjords beautifully. You can find them at:
http://www.duettsaddles.com/trail.htm. They also have dressage, jumping, etc.,
specifically for wide horses. Hope
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Wintec now makes a "Wide" english saddle with changeable gullets...Wide,
Wider and Widest!
It also has the Air filled "care" panels. The synthetics do look like
leather and are light and easy to care for.
The Wintec Pro Australian Stock sadd
This message is from: Tamara Rousso <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
We have had luck with a Wintec that is sold by Stateline Tack through
PetCo. It may also be in their catalog. When we bought it at PetCo
there was a 30 day return policy. It is a very inexpensive saddle
($300), so perhaps would not hol
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Lee, my advice to you is search thru the archives for this List. I think
this may be one of the top 5 topics on this List, so be prepared for alot
of reading! I did contribute some detailed info about saddle fitting in
the past (especiall
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Good Morning Everyone, After a saddle slipping accident two weeks ago, we
are convinced we need a wider saddle to better fit our Fjord mare.
Please share ALL adivce and give any suggestions that you think might
help. Thank you all
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi Lee-
Welcome to the club ;-)
I wrote an article on Fjord saddle fitting for the Herald. I settled on the
Bob Marshall "treeless" Western. For more info www.sportsaddle.com.
/ )_~
/L/L
Brigid Wasson
SF Bay Area, CA
_www.Brigid.Clickryder.com_ (ht
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In a message dated 11/24/04 5:27:18 PM,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> As you all know you must have a decent fitting
> saddle for your horses back
>
susan, do you have any photos of these pads? and how thick are they? i have
one right now that i think mi
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Brigid, thanks for the helpful information. I can totally see your point.
Patricia
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In a message dated 8/16/2004 12:21:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have been turned on to the
Bob Marshall Saddle.
Does anyone have one for sale?
** Hi Patricia-
Yes, they cost a lot, but it's a good investment that should
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 6/2/2004 8:49:13 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Anyway, I tried riding with
just the foam between the horse and the saddle. Voila! No slip! I have
to go on travel, but as soon as I get back I'm going to buy a bigg
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 5/30/2004 9:44:07 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Has anybody contacted these folks since the fires in California?
Jean-
When I clicked on the link to place an order, a screen came up saying their
home and busine
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Has anybody contacted these folks since the fires in California? I ordered
an item last fall but never received it and have not been able to contact
Mandy, either by email, phone or mail..Letter was returned, post office box
no longer existed.
t by Norton Anti-virus 2004.
Fred and Lois Pack
Pack's Peak Stables
Wilkeson, Washington 98396
http://www.geocities.com/friendlyfred98
Subject: Re: saddle slipping
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Has any one tried the anti-saddle slipping tie gismo that goes around
t
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In a message dated 5/29/2004 11:14:05 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Has any one tried the anti-saddle slipping tie gismo that goes around
the off side front leg then comes off via Velcro after you mount. I heard
about them a long
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
- Original Message -
From: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
I've always loved the
> going-up part, but the coming-down is not so good! ...makes for awkward
> balance, and the chance of horsy accidents greater. (in these la
that ties a soft rope with a
special knot from the horn to the off front leg while he mounts. He can
remove it with just a slight tug after mounted.
Debi - Williams Hill Fjords
Subject: Re: saddle slipping
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
I can not imagine how a saddle can slip unless the girth is loose, broken
or the rider has one foot pushing the saddle to the side. Actually I
thought the rider
> might be joshing us.
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I hope my message re slipping saddle was not too far out!! I can not
imagine how a saddle can slip unless the girth is loose, broken or the rider
has one foot pushing the saddle to the side. Actually I thought the rider
might be joshing us. Je
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I can not imagine the mare being able to slip the saddle unless she has
developed some muscles not found in other fjords. She isn't reaching around
and pulling it with her teeth when you are not watching? She could, I
suppose, quietly and secret
This message is from: ulli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hello All,
I'm in desparate need of some advice. For the past month my vet and
I have been both having problems with my saddle slipping sideways on my
classic barrel-shaped mare. I'm using a wide tree (38cm) all purpose
saddle which seems to fi
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Jean, thanks for mentioning this, as I too used to be guilty of this when
I rode non-fjordies (in my dark non-fjord past!)
This is just a cautionary tale, and mostly refers to treeless
saddlesRecently, I leased my Trakehner Tomas, to
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 5/19/2004 6:33:30 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This is just a cautionary tale, and mostly refers to treeless
saddles
Hi Karen-
As a treeless fan, I have to chime in here. Using treeless saddles has taught
me
This message is from: "jgayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Don't worry about "not looking right in a hunt seat" as you should see the
lads and lassies at the fox hunts on their big warm bloods. Jean
Jean Walters Gayle
Aberdeen, WA
Author:The Colonel's Daughter
Occupied Germany 1946-49
$20 PO Box 1
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I think that the comment about the TREELESS saddles working best for riders
not over 125 was just that the TREELESS saddles might allow more pressure
spots with a heavier rider. I have read that bareback is not so
comfortable for the horse as
This message is from: "Warren Stockwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I also thought this was an intrusting comment. I was just told by a dressage
rider that I wouldn't not look right in a hunt seat ( I am tall and over
200lbs.). I don't think I was ever 125lbs, maybe for a few seconds ; )))
- Origina
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In a message dated 9/17/2003 6:22:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
...experienced people[ with the treeless saddles ]that they
work good on smaller folks, about 125 pounds and less...
*** I had to laugh when I read this. I haven't see
This message is from: "Sharon N O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi,
... And they come in suede (love the velcro effect).
So, does anyone other than Brigid have experience with the Bob
Marshall saddles???
Yes, I've been riding in my bob marshall barrel racing model for over a
year. (this model
This message is from: "shawna smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
So, does anyone other than Brigid have experience with the Bob
Marshall saddles???
Eileen in eastern WA, with the now fuzzy pony.
Eileen, I only know that a friend of mine with a barrel shaped QH has
used a Bob Marshal
This message is from: "Dan & Toni" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Ellen,
Start over. A friend of mine has a horse that had severe back pain. She
didn't know this when she bought him. He seemed mannerly and to ride well.
Now, we both think he was drugged at the time. This horse threw my friend's
son at le
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>How can I help her get over her grouchy act when we are saddling up?
Well, I would make something pleasant happen when the saddle comes out!
Like a treat, carrot piece, etc, so that she associates the saddle and
process of saddling with good
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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.
â Anais Nin
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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
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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
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In a message dated 10/20/02 4:25:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Now, if you want to buy a saddle that *isn't* the price of
half a fjord, go to:
http://www.frontierequestrian.com/
They also sell on ebay under 'Fronteques.'
The
n the market.
Dagrun
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Karen McCarthy
> Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 7:36 PM
> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
> Subject: Re: Saddle question
>
>
> This message is from: "K
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi Dagrun,
I recently posted almost the same question, as I DO have a Wintec Isabell
Dressage w/ an Xtra wide gullet, and it barely fits 1/2 of my horses... Sue
Banks sent me some really good advice, as did Margaret Strachen, and I will
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thanks for the suggeston Jean.
Not to "diss" treeless saddles, but personally I haven't seen any that look
OK to me: functionally & aestheticlly.They seem (to me at least) too much
like an elaborate bareback pad. I like the idea of a (s
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
You can regularly find older Ortho-flex saddles on eBay. right now there
are about 6 ortho-flex saddles listed. to find them, under "Equestrian
equipment" search for "ortho-flex", "orthoflex", "ortho flex" to catch
all of them.
They seem t
This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
THANKS very much Jean for that very comprehensive response. Sounds like the
an older Ortho-Flex might be the way to go if you could find one available.
GLAD you're having a heat wave up there! Bet the Fjordies are happy about
that. Ruthie
This message is from: Jon & Mary Ofjord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
At 12:51 PM 12/20/01 -0700, you wrote:
>
>Jean,
>
>this past summer I spoke with a saddle rep who claimed that Ortho-Flex has
>now changed considerably and is not the same product as originally...
>something about changing hands...?? has
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Yes, Len Brown went into debt, I guess when he tried to mass produce the
saddles, building a new factory, etc. The co. was sold finally, along with
all the patents, factory and equipment in Little Rock, Arkansas. The new
company is called Orth
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I bought one three years ago...the workmanship was terrible. Edges were not
finished right (just sorta glued down) and vulnerable to separation. It
was actually something to be ashamed of...and they had designed it that way.
>
>Jean,
>
>thi
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Good post Jean!
I think people must think that we all have this "Princess and the Pea"
syndrome about saddle fit, but if we discuss it enough, and increase the
awareness about it, the horses will be happier for it.
kmac
Original
This message is from: "ruth bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I ordered one of the first Ortho-flex saddles that
> came out. ! No fuss, no problem, she
> was comfortable! What a difference!
Jean
Jean,
this past summer I spoke with a saddle rep who claimed that Ortho-Flex has
now chan
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
When I first got my mare Stella, I bought a Sharon Saare endurance saddle
as this was recommended by the folks I rode with. To even get an
approximation of a fit I had to set it over her shoulders (not knowing any
better) and when I started ou
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Yes Sandy!
I think some folks don't really realise how critical the distance is between
the top end of the scapula and where the centre of the withers is; on some
of the QH's & TB's, i.e. more "typical" horses, this distance is much
gr
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Gail,
True fit boils down to using common sense observing how your horses back is
after a ride, (wet spots? dry spots? evenly damp throughout??) and how the
horse is moving & behaving (cinchy? un-even?)
Do you think the arab saddle is b
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Wow, Carolyn, I can't wait to see your saddle...you can't see me, but I am
turning !
So, what is the ETA?
I think it's really neat you are taking the time ,effort, and unfortunately
allot of extra $$ to get a saddle that is right for b
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