>>>>I am > interested in obtaining a saddle that might fit my Icelandic a bit > better. If anyone is selling a used Icelandic saddle, that is > reasonable priced and is appropriate for a wide-back horse, please let > me know.
Hi Julie, I don't think you'll find an icelandic saddle that is wide enough for the wide or mutton-withered Icelandics. In my opinion, the "icelandic saddles" probably are the worse fit for Icelandic Horses. Best bet is the treeless saddle. There are lots of brands, most made in the US, a few in Europe. The are a couple of "treeless saddles" from Iceland. They are priced like our treeless saddles ($800 or so), yet don't have the substance of the treeless saddles. They seem to be more like bareback pads or the Baretek: http://iceryder.net/baretek.html I think most people here have found the Sensation to be a very nice option for Icelandic Horses. I have a Bob Marshall Sports Saddle that I've used on my Icelandics for about eight or nine years; and also have, more recently, a Sensation. Judy http://icehorses.net http://clickryder.com
