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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
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I had tried 8 or so saddles to fit my mare after she had matured. The
saddles that used to fit, just didn't. We were going to get custom saddles
for the horses and us when I found the Bob Marshal Treeless saddles.
A friend at work let me borrow hers, a
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 10:44 AM
Subject: Saddle fit
This message is from: Kimberly Kinney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Good morning List!
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 go
veterinary researchers have shown that putting a "special" pad under a
saddle that has "issues" about how it fits, usually tends to make the
saddle fit WORSE! Think about it---if you're wearing a pair of hiking
boots that pinch somewhere, thicker socks are not likely to he
e horse's overall
condition and attitude, the type of terrain, etc.
If a horse is overfed and/or under-exercised, she will muscle up and
lose fat pads as she becomes better conditioned. That will change saddle
fit.
If a rider has an unbalanced seat, the rider may put excessive pressure
This message is from: Kimberly Kinney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Good morning List!
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 along spine (good, right?) but
also
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The FjordHorse List archives can be found at:
http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
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from Bonnie in OR,
I know two saddle makers that say "just pad them more" then the saddle will
fit I wanted to ask them if they put heavy socks on with a tight pair of
boots.
It is hard to get the saddles to fit all the time when ho
This message is from: "Lola Lahr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sounds like he was suggesting a "treeless" saddle.
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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: "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
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Dave Genadek , saddle maker, http://www.aboutthehorse.comhas
produced a great video about saddle fit with suggestion on how to make you
present saddle fit better with shimming. Here is from his website:
"The Video, &q
day, January 05, 2005 1:11 PM
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: RE: Loki - saddle fit?
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"Darn - that would have been an easy fix - good luck! Loki is lucky to
have you!!"
Yeah, that would have been a nice simple quick fix (g
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"Darn - that would have been an easy fix - good luck! Loki is lucky to
have you!!"
Yeah, that would have been a nice simple quick fix (grin), Jeanine - but
nope, not it. ;-P I spent a few years on the Fjord list before
getting
my
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Subject: RE: Loki - saddle fit?
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"...what about saddle fit?...sometimes you have to read between the lines..."
Nope, that's not it either, Jeanine :-) I went through great pains
to be sure that his saddle was the correct fit. Plus, he's been ridden in
This message is from: "Jeanine Rachau" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Another thought - what about saddle fit? It he is uncomfortable - it can be
expressed in different ways, sometimes you have to read between the lines.
Jeanine
BLUE MOUNTAIN DONKEY FARM
AMJR Registered American Mamm
This message is from: "Teressa Kandianis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Speaking of archives. Can someone give me the directions again. I am
needing a grazing muzzle and sources for them were identified a few weeks
ago. Teressa
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I think letting someone know that there are archieves for the digest that
can be searched is great, but to suggest that since a question has been
asked before that someone should not ask questions, but rather search the
archieves,
> is do
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Please remember," There is no foolish question asked on this list " Only a
fool would not ask a question. We gain our knowledge from others. Sometimes it
fits us and sometimes not. Welcome all the new owners of the wonderful Fjords.
Maybe if need be ask
This message is from: "Jeanne Zuker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Congratulations on getting your first Fjord, I have had Olaf for 2 yrs now and
I still cannot believe it sometimes when I look out and see him "chowing" on
his hay or the grass. I had to wait from March until August in "02 for him to
get my
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
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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
l
be very uncomforable. Feel for the edge of the shoulderblade and keep the
saddle behind the rear edge. Pmay be hard to do on a fat Fjord!)
I hope this gets you started!
Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska still light rain..Farrier delayed, waiting to see
if it stops
>Next question - saddle fit?
&g
This message is from: "Karen Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sher:
You might want to contact Susie Fletcher-Baker at 303-774-1987. She is a
master saddler and works up in the Brighton area. You're nearby there,
aren't you? I had her come here to Parker to measure both my ponies for a
saddle, an
t; > > for! Handsome, well mannered, and gorgeous! (Of course, I speak with
a
> > > prejudiced eye! ;-)
> > >
> > > We shook hands on it, and on June 8th (when the gentleman returns from
an
> >out
> > > of state trip) then I go to pick Loki up and bring him home.
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In a message dated 5/18/2004 5:33:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
After that, need to
learn how to trim his mane, keep it looking "Fjord Fantastic"!:-)
NFHR puts out a very good video on Grooming your Fjord, which includes mane
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Wow, Ruthie! What praise! (I know you are just trying to get me to do it.)
I'll try to work on it ..Guess I could just go search for MY name in the
archives? LOL
Jean in Fairbanks, ALaska, light rain today...And Farrier is scheduled to
com
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"...Sher - Congratulations on your new boy. Loki sounds like a doll. Keep
us posted how it goes once you get him home..."
Thanks, Tamara! My first big problem to tackle will be learning what sort of
saddle he should have.:-)Can't send him to a
t, and on June 8th (when the gentleman returns from an
out
> of state trip) then I go to pick Loki up and bring him home. It's an out
of
> state trip, so of course the usual Coggins & Health Certif. (plus brand
> inspection) have to be done, but when he & his wife get back (it
t when he & his wife get back (it's
their son's Iron
Man event.)
Next question - saddle fit?
Loki is about 100 lbs or so overweight (oink! spring grass - LOL) To
put it
bluntly, he aah has no withers - or maybe he does have some under
the
"extra luggage" (grin) !
en the gentleman returns from an
out
> of state trip) then I go to pick Loki up and bring him home. It's an out
of
> state trip, so of course the usual Coggins & Health Certif. (plus brand
> inspection) have to be done, but when he & his wife get back (it's their
son
e, but when he & his wife get back (it's their son's
Iron
Man event.)
Next question - saddle fit?
Loki is about 100 lbs or so overweight (oink! spring grass - LOL) To put it
bluntly, he aah has no withers - or maybe he does have some under the
"extra luggage" (
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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
his head and
walked ever so gently with his young rider. Within 1/2 hour they were
stopping, turning both ways and backing. Needless to say one of my husbands
favorite horses has a new home.
Both instances proved to me totally what a good saddle fit really does for a
horse.
Nancy
The Upper Forty
www.upperforty.com
hannel?) behind the gullet
& fits thru the back better. I'll let you know if I have any sucess!
Thanks,
Karen
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From: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
To:
Subject: Re: Rye, saddle fit,etc.
Date: Sun, 3
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Jean re the pressure points with the treeless. There are foam or
composition pads that will distribute the weight more evenly. Some are
narrow depth in front and thicker toward the rear, etc. Jean
Jean Walters Gayle
[Authoress of "T
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
comments on a treeless saddle. This was on another list:
"I fell into the marketing for a treeless saddle. This one is marketed for
dressage purposes. It has been intersting to ride in it - and I truly think
more comfortable for my horse than
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Karen would a treeless saddle work on that broad lady? Jean
Jean Walters Gayle
[Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter"
Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ]
http://users.techline.com/jgayle
Send $20
Three Horses Press
PO Box 104
Montesano, WA
This message is from: "Karen McCarthy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi List,
First, Hope, I really want to say how very sorry I am for your loss...I know
you really put allot of energy into caring for your boys, and to lose one,
well, its a terrible shame. I feel for both of you & Jon and BJ's buddy.
This message is from: Janet McNally <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I purchased an ortho flex when the company was relatively young. I am pleased
with its
construction, it is a tough, durable saddle. it has stood the test of many
tough rides
including packing out elk, and numerous abuses. However, for
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 f
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
tarted out on a ride she was terrible, whirling to get
back to the barn, grumpy, acting up, etc. After a bit she was a little
better (because she got numbed to the pain) but the rides were just a
battle and never pleasant. I then read an article on saddle fit (by Len
Brown of Ortho-Flex)and realize
Eventually, the more observant folks learn that this is just the true place
the saddle s/b anyway, amd things get better.
kmac
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From: "Sandy Sederstrom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Saddle fit
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 05:03:46 -0600
"...the gull
This message is from: "Sandy Sederstrom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Just another note on saddle fit that Karen McCarthy brought up that is
excellent advice about the gullet hitting the horses wither if the saddle is
to wide, and the shoulder area. On the heavier Fjords they seem to have
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Anneli I love that "opens her mouth and inhales everything edible in the
neighborhood." My warmblood and fjord are still gaining if I am not
careful . Gunnar ripples and they are on drying pasture grass and last
years grass hay
. Yesterda
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I would have to agree with the e-mails recently concerning saddle fitting for
younger horses. They do grow and therefore could need a different saddle size.
Marsha Korose and I recently found a saddle that fits all Fjords very well.
It is called an Ans
This message is from: "Anneli Sundkvist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Saddles...sigh!:o)
I've had my gelding since he was 5 months old and now, at 7 years of age, he's
back is STILL changing! He grew out of my dressage saddle about 8 months ago,
so I bought my present saddle which is something in betwee
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi Mary,
I still like my Ortho-Flex saddles (four of them) but they are not perfect
either...still, they work better than anything else. but I am always
looking for ways to make them fit better, or a better saddle. I understand
this video gi
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>
>Denise,
>
>Order David Genadek's video on Saddle fit, and maybe you can answer your
>own question.
> There is a great discussion on saddle fit going on on the forum on the
>Equine Studies Institute website, Q & A forum
>http://www.equinestudies.
ab my
thighs and rotate them inward. That also rotates the hips, knees, and
calves inward to a better position for riding. Sounds silly to do this, but
it helps me to quickly regain the "feel" of what it's like to sit properly
in the saddle, balancing on my seat bones and inner thi
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