Re: [IceHorses] Njorthur again

2007-12-30 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 12/29/2007 9:14:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) . Susan why not the saddlite? It seems like a nice saddle also. Looks smaller than the other even though it measures the same. Maybe flatter seat? Sylvia

Re: [IceHorses] Njorthur again

2007-12-30 Thread gemstonerotts
In a message dated 12/30/2007 5:48:51 AM Pacific Standard Time, sturmranch Now that is a saddle I can get into. Do they fit the Icelandic's though? I just sold my Crates that I loved but it was too long for him and to big for me also since I have lost weight in the eight years I rode in th

Re: [IceHorses] Njorthur again

2007-12-30 Thread Nancy Sturm
Susan, Bev rides in a Specialized. The saddle fitter that was out really loved it, probably because she had finally managed to shim it perfectly. Abby and I both tried it and thought it was the absolutely most uncomfortable saddle we ever sat in. Bev uses a sheepskin seat cover and so does

Re: [IceHorses] Njorthur again

2007-12-29 Thread susan cooper
--- Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I ride longer (up to 30 miles) distances and I weigh 160 lbs. I'm worried about the treeless saddles. << I am going to demo on of the Specialized and try it on Whisper and Andi both. They are fairly short, so I'm hoping with different pads and shi

Re: [IceHorses] Njorthur again

2007-12-29 Thread Raven
>> ride longer (up to 30 miles) distances and I weigh 160 lbs. I'm worried about the treeless saddles NancyI think that as long as the horse's back is healthy, you should be fine as you are NOT heavy! Do you have a Port Lewis Impression Pad or access to one? It's a great tool. >> The Tuck

Re: [IceHorses] Njorthur again

2007-12-29 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 29/12/2007, Robyn Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mandy is doing a bit of one-line work to teach him to move away from the > handler but learn to keep a light contact on the line. The line used is > very light. You know...I could watch Mandy train horses all day. I remember her teaching a l

Re: [IceHorses] Njorthur again

2007-12-29 Thread Nancy Sturm
> I just got my new G4 Dressage saddle and hope to ride in it tomorrow. > Will you let us know how you like the G4? It looks wonderful. I really need to anti up and buy a saddle for the Icelandics, but am really struggling with input that is poles apart. I ride longer (up to 30 miles) distance

RE: [IceHorses] Njorthur again

2007-12-29 Thread Robyn Hood
Hi Nancy The saddle is a Sensation dressage. These were taken in Modesto in the middle of December. I just got my new G4 Dressage saddle and hope to ride in it tomorrow. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com

Re: [IceHorses] Njorthur again

2007-12-29 Thread Nancy Sturm
Wonderful pictures. What saddle is this? Were these taken recently? It's hard to imagine any place where it is dry enough to work outdoors. We get so little done in December and January. Nancy