This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Some Icelandic horse owners here have removed the metal arch in the gullet of the tree and have it replace with a flexible arch or no arch at all. Also, the Wintec WIDE all purpose saddle works pretty well for some Fjords. The Wintecs now have changeable gullets (the metal arch) so you might check that out. And some Fjord owners have had good success with the Thorowgood Griffin Broadback, both dressage and all purpose models. You can see the Griffin and the Wintec in the Dover catalog or on the Dover website. http://www.doversaddlery.com
Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, smokey this morning, from a huge fire 50 miles to the south, will be 85 degrees, 22 hrs daylight >Here we go again. I know you guys are going to want to hit the delete key. >Please don't. Here's the dilemma. My saddle doesn't fit my fjord. I really >like my saddle. One tack shop owner suggested having it reflocked. I had no >idea you could reflock a saddle and change the tree. Doesn't sound possible >to me. > >So otherwise I need a new saddle. I like the old saddles and would like to >find something used and not too pricy. I ride English and only trail ride. >So I like a comfy saddle that allows for a longer leg. So here is the >question. Are there certain brands I should look for? How wide should the >tree be? If I decide on a new saddle are there any priced under $1000 that >are worth looking at? How do people like synthetics? I have never had a >synthetic saddle. Nor have I ever ridden in one.
