--- In [email protected], "Karen Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I'm not sure I understood what you said about the fit of the Wintec... is it > sitting too low with a medium wide gullet? I've had a good many Icelandics
Right now I have the blue one-medium wide. It seems to be wide enough but too low in the back. Envision the air bladders defating so the seat pushes down within an inch of the spine. That is how it looks. Maybe it actually needs to be wider in the front to level it out? I think I will try the red (wide). I don't have a white one but can get one if needed. > > Are you aware that a saddle that is too tight will cause muscle atrophy? Yes, I think Judy pointed to website recently and I have to admit, my horse's back looks alot like the picture. I think my leather saddle is too wide because it seems to fit down too far in front and pinches him under the stirrup bar. Also I have felt I was sliding forward before. The worst part for my comfort is that I feel like I am sitting on my right "cheek" Like I would if the saddle was pulled off center to the left. I step into the right stirrup in hopes of aligning it, but people observing me from behind will tell me it is already straight. of I know I can't compare width from one saddle to another brand since wide in one may be wider or narrower in a "wide" in another brand. > Poke around on this website: http://www.balanceinternational.com Thanks, I will check it out! A horse will frequently "grow" in the width needed as he builds muscles. How did you get the saddle to fit yout horse while she was building muscle? Thanks for the input. I may have to try a Sensation after all. CJ
