--- In IceHorses@yahoogroups.com, "Nancy Sturm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Kaaren Jordan said someone on this list has tried a Duett saddle.
Karen?
> Someone else? Want to give me your opinion?
>
> Nancy
>
Hello Nancy,
I have been riding in an a Duett Encore for the past 1 1/2 years. I
had purchased a Stubben Icelandic when I first got Blessi and it was
great for trail rides. However, I only rode Blessi at a walk for two
years. Last summer I started learning how to trot, side pass, etc.,
and I could not get my legs in the right position to easily communicate
with Blessi in the Stubben. (I have short stubby legs and the deep
knee pads made it really difficult to get my legs where they need to
go. Tall, thin people did not seem to have this problem. ;-) )
I borrowed someone's Duett and Blessi and I were able to go into walk
trot transitions and lateral work much more easily. The Duett Encore
had knee pads attached by velcro so I was able to remove them.
Fitting a Duett to an Icelandic can be difficult. The Duett actually
fits Blessi a little better than the Stubben.
There is a local dealer who has Icelandics and she was able to help me
get the right size for both Blessi and myself.
I would be happy to discuss this off line in more detail.
Regards, Pamela
