Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-16 Thread Janice McDonald
BMSS gave me hip tension/pain after about an hour. after 2-3 hours it was like I was riding with one knee crooked over the pommel just for relief. And i dont even have hip probs! Janice -- yipie tie yie yo

Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-14 Thread Raven
>>Why did Huggin not like the saddle? huginn had a bad left shoulder and a dippy back. a treeless really does not work well for him that it why after a year of saddle hunting..i went with the reactor panel saddle. raven

Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-14 Thread Sylvia Boyle
Why did Huggin not like the saddle? I am thinking of getting one. Sylvia

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-14 Thread Pam Hansen
>>>WEstern saddles<<< Another thing I was thinking about that my hubby did on the wintec is make a handle, kinda like an endurance hump. It wasn't engineered properly cause when I went to get off or on I broke it off. It was to high and in my way. He says he is gonna perfect it for me.It was cov

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-14 Thread Pam Hansen
you get a demo period<<< So how do you get a demo period on a custom saddle? That is what worries me. Raven, it was one very bad time for you at Forestville but remember all the good times you had with him. You had many weekends for many years. Remember them! And I pray you have many more w

Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-14 Thread Raven
>>felt that the BMSS does not have a twist so if the Sensation did not work, I don't think you would find a BMSS comfortable I loved my BMSS !!! I don't care for twists in saddle, so the BMSS worked great for me, but not Huginn. Raven

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-14 Thread pippa258
Raven wrote: > Pam..IMHO...what ever saddle you think about buying, pleased make sure > you get a demo period. Good luck! Raven <;] Reactor Panel does have one of the best demo programs. I think as far as flex panel saddles go, they are better than the flex panels that bolt on. You can infinite

Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-14 Thread pippa258
> > No kidding...for those of use obsessed with well-fitting saddles...the > price becomes secondary... > > Wanda > (I can't believe I just said that) Also, never say it in front of a husband ;-) Trish

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-14 Thread pippa258
Pam Hansen wrote: > I am next trying crestridge saddles. It is an endurance short skirted > extra wide saddle. I need to take measurements and take pics for her > to see if they think they have one that will work. i have heard they > are exceptional to work with. he said they have fitted Iceland

Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Pam Hansen
$1200" and "saddle" in the same sentence.<<< Some people probably think I am/was totally crazy buying an Icelandic. You paid what?? Well, it was the best money spent. I plan on having Lukka for the next 20 yrs god willing so I want to make her happy and me comfortable. We are a team so we ne

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Raven
>> Raven, isn't it close to Forestville st Park!!! Roadtrip for the day or weekend. Take both my girls! Hi Pam...I can't make any plans until after Monday, that's when Huginn goes back to the U of MN. And ...well, right now, Forestville is sorta a bad thorn for me. That's where Huginn got sick.

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Raven
Pam..IMHO...what ever saddle you think about buying, pleased make sure you get a demo period. Good luck! Raven <;]

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Pam Hansen
Is she mutton-withered? wide I will post pics in a couple of days. I have my daughter home from college and want to spend time with her.

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Judy Ryder
> Pam, do you have, or can you get, pictures of Lukka's back, sort of > similar > to the pictures at http://iceryder.net/backshape.html then we can see what > type of back she has. Is she mutton-withered? wide? Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Pam Hansen
I sure would also pay MUCH more if you knew it would fit and not have to pay for it if it didn't. I have been thinking. Maybe I should just set up an appt and go see him(Dave Grenedik (sp)-About the Horse) and see what he says. Bring her down there. He isn't that far away.Maybe try the

RE: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> Wanda (I can't believe I just said that) Ha! I still remember the first time I strung together the words "only", "$1200" and "saddle" in the same sentence. Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Data

Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 13/07/07, Pam Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But they are very expensive!<<< > > I don't care if it would fit, I would pay it. No kidding...for those of use obsessed with well-fitting saddles...the price becomes secondary... Wanda (I can't believe I just said that)

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Pam Hansen
>I'd pay MUCH more for a well-fitting synthetic than for a poorly fitting leather. < I sure would also pay MUCH more if you knew it would fit and not have to pay for it if it didn't.

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Pam Hansen
>>>Ah..but if it fits, it's priceless Yes if it fits. When you have a custom saddle made and it doesn't fit you are stuck with a saddle that won't work.I believe you cannot return. I would love to totally trust the guy and yes, of course I would pay that.I have already contacted him about a

Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Pam Hansen
But they are very expensive!<<< I don't care if it would fit, I would pay it.

RE: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Karen Thomas
That will be my last resort I think. I have been looking the under 800 range at the synthetics but if I can't find one I will go to him. I live in Wi so his place isn't that far away. Hard to pay $1500 for a synthetic. I'd pay MUCH more for a well-fitting synthetic than for a poo

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Judy Ryder
>Our friends, who own Lina (half sister to our two) all ride western. >Lina > gaits beautifully with her western tack. > > Could you PLEASE find out what kind of saddle they use. I am still on > the search for a western/endurance to fit Lukka. Pam, do you have, or can you get, p

Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-13 Thread pippa258
Pam Hansen wrote: > I have a Bob Marshall western saddle > > I tried the Sensation hybrid and with my sciatica and hip problems I > couldnt' handle it. I was in pain I am under the assumption I would > have the same problem with all treeless. Wish I could just try many > at one time. >

Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-13 Thread pippa258
Pam Hansen wrote: > I have a Bob Marshall western saddle > > I tried the Sensation hybrid and with my sciatica and hip problems I > couldnt' handle it. I was in pain I am under the assumption I would > have the same problem with all treeless. Wish I could just try many > at one time. >

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Wanda Lauscher
On 13/07/07, Pam Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That will be my last resort I think. I have been looking the under > 800 range at the synthetics but if I can't find one I will go to him. > I live in Wi so his place isn't that far away. Hard to pay $1500 for a > synthetic. Ah..but if it fits

Re: [IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Pam Hansen
I have a Bob Marshall western saddle I tried the Sensation hybrid and with my sciatica and hip problems I couldnt' handle it. I was in pain I am under the assumption I would have the same problem with all treeless. Wish I could just try many at one time.

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Pam Hansen
>>>Genedek saddle? He has excellent saddle fitting instructions on his website and the cordura endurance saddles are a reasonable cost. That will be my last resort I think. I have been looking the under 800 range at the synthetics but if I can't find one I will go to him. I live in Wi so his

RE: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Karen Thomas
Looks like Kopar was able to runwalk, fox trot and step pace in his old Western saddle :-) , which didn't fit particularly well. That's a good point to remember - horses can only move freely (note the word "freely") in a saddle that fits. Depending on the horse, some horses will gait more p

[IceHorses] western saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Docnshop2
I have a Bob Marshall western saddle that I use almost exclusively on all my Icelandics. I love it. I did get the manufacturer to shorten the skirt. It is a 15 inch saddle. Renee ** Get a sneak peak of the

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread pippa258
Pam Hansen wrote: > Could you PLEASE find out what kind of saddle they use. I am still on > the search for a western/endurance to fit Lukka. Have you thought about a Genedek saddle? He has excellent saddle fitting instructions on his website and the cordura endurance saddles are a reasonable cos

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread pippa258
Nancy Sturm wrote: > Oh gee - I don't think we knew Icelandics couldn't gait in a western saddle. > Our friends, who own Lina (half sister to our two) all ride western. Lina > gaits beautifully with her western tack. I asked the young owner's sister > what gait she was doing recently and she ans

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Pam Hansen
Our friends, who own Lina (half sister to our two) all ride western. Lina gaits beautifully with her western tack. Could you PLEASE find out what kind of saddle they use. I am still on the search for a western/endurance to fit Lukka.

[IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-07-13 Thread Nancy Sturm
Oh gee - I don't think we knew Icelandics couldn't gait in a western saddle. Our friends, who own Lina (half sister to our two) all ride western. Lina gaits beautifully with her western tack. I asked the young owner's sister what gait she was doing recently and she answered "tolt". I wasn't sur

RE: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-04-07 Thread Karen Thomas
>>> Does Dave have some saddles that will fit Icelandics now? A few years back >>> he told me that he didn't have anything short enough for an Icelandic. Liz Graves brought two down here last fall when she did the clinic. Amazingly, the narrower width was wide enough for Eitill and Trausti and

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-04-07 Thread Ferne Fedeli
> You might want to try Dave Genedek's site aboutthehorse.com. He has > cordura saddles available and an excellent saddle fit video. > > Trish > Does Dave have some saddles that will fit Icelandics now? A few years back he told me that he didn't have anything short enough for an Icelandic. Ferne

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-04-07 Thread pippa258
Ferne Fedeli wrote: >> You might want to try Dave Genedek's site aboutthehorse.com. He has >> cordura saddles available and an excellent saddle fit video. >> Trish >> >> > Does Dave have some saddles that will fit Icelandics now? A few years > back he told me that he didn't have anything sho

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-04-07 Thread Judy Ryder
>I did a search for western saddles and there were over 1200 replies. > I am looking for a western saddle to use occasionally on my Icelandic > and wondered with all the combined history and knowledge of all of you > someone knows of different types that have been used and successful. Two thin

Re: [IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-04-07 Thread pippa258
Pamela Hansen wrote: > I did a search for western saddles and there were over 1200 replies. > I am looking for a western saddle to use occasionally on my Icelandic > and wondered with all the combined history and knowledge of all of you > someone knows of different types that have been used and

[IceHorses] Western Saddles

2007-04-06 Thread Pamela Hansen
I did a search for western saddles and there were over 1200 replies. I am looking for a western saddle to use occasionally on my Icelandic and wondered with all the combined history and knowledge of all of you someone knows of different types that have been used and successful.