Re: saddle dilema

2011-02-11 Thread Mary Ofjord
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

Re: saddle dilema

2011-02-11 Thread Shawna Smith
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 Sent from my iPod > This message

RE: saddle dilema

2011-02-10 Thread Julia Webb
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

RE: saddle dilema

2011-02-10 Thread Karen McCarthy
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

Re: saddle dilema

2011-02-10 Thread Mary Ofjord
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

RE: saddle dilema

2011-02-10 Thread Karen McCarthy
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

RE: saddle dilema

2011-02-10 Thread Debbie LeBreton
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