>>>> I've seen there are many riders here that love their Sensation saddles but are there many that have tried it and for some reason didn't like it or it didn't fit (rider or horse)?
I think the saddle fits a LOT of Icelandic horses. I have 15 riding age Icelandic horses and I can use it on every one. I'm sure there are some Icelandic's it wouldn't work so well on, but that's a pretty high percentage of horses that it works for. One thing I have to say about the Sensations - I can't think of another saddle with so many ways to adjust it for the rider. You can move the stirrups forward and back to suit the shape of your pelvis, any hip pain, etc. They offer pommel and cantle "bolters" - little pillow-like pads that Velcro on so you can shape the saddle so that it's exactly as you need it. And, of course, you can add some padding to your channel pad to make further adjustments. I don't know of any other saddle that compares. My husband is a big guy, 235 pounds, and his horse goes very well in a Sensation. I'd be hesitant for him to try one of the less structured saddles like the Barefoots. Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.14/912 - Release Date: 7/22/2007 7:02 PM
