--- In [email protected], Jeannette Hoenig <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Does someone really think this saddle fits this horse?< > > > > I think the saddle needs to be brought forward a good bit more than it currently is, and if I had it on my icelandics, it would migrate forward so the girth finds the sweet spot underneath, not so far back as it is in the picture, I mostly ride on a torsion saddle and it is a nineteen inch seat, and it doesn't sit so far back on the loins as you say, and I got the 19 in. Hilason western style that also sits nicely on the iceys but .....
Hi, I thought the saddle could also go forward a bit more, but I don't really know. I was just looking at a Hilason trail version on ebay, that is a size 19". I am tall and big, usually ride in a 17" Abetta, but thought an 18" might not give me enough room as they seem to measure differently (what is the proper way to measure, diagonally like an english saddle or from pommel to cantle?). Thought if I'd go to a 19" I would have more room, but now listening to everyone saying it is big, I don't know. I mostly would like to try it instead of a cheap bareback pad that seem to slide too much. Also I have a hard to fit mule and an even harder to fit Stbd with uneven sides/sore back issues where the treeless might work. Karen, you mentioned once that your husband is a bit more solid built, and rides in a treeless, what size saddle does he use? Also, if a treeless saddle only weighs about 10lbs and is flexible, would it really cause that much of a problem if it sits further back over the loin, as long as the rider sits balanced in the centre? Sorry, about all the questions, but this is such an informative group with a lot of experience.Thanks! Monica Lamothe Ontario
