>>> Kaaren Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've sold about 100 Icelandic >>> sized breast plates to Icelandics over the years I've been a dealer & 95% >>> fit just fine because of the adjustability of all the straps/hardware.
My point is that most tack doesn't come in an "Icelandic" size...and Icelandic's DO come in various sizes. The point I tried to get across earlier is: when in doubt, try an "Arab" sized breast collar FIRST, versus a horse sized one. In fact, I mostly use Arab/cob halters and bridles too, although sizes (just as with human clothing) doesn't always run true, and of course, there are exceptions. The "arab" sized breastcollars I have from Moss Rock fit horses from Tivar/Trausti sized to Melnir sized - and I think they fit Falki too, but I can't remember. Sina and Melnir can use smaller tack, but I like for my stuff to be versatile. >>>Some of the more refined Iceys do need to have custom sized ones made & >>>this has been no extra charge so far. Usually if the Icey takes an 18" >>>or 20"Sensation girth, we need to investigate further. There's no way that anyone would describe Sina as "refined". She's a TANK, just a short one at 13.0H, but she can use the smallest breastcollar, an 18" girth and some pony-sized halters/bridles. The upside is that she can use most Arab/cob sized stuff "off the rack" too...just, as Penny said, with "room to grow." I just think it's very limiting (and can be expensive) to think of having to buy "Icelandic" sizes when it's USUALLY not necessary. Karen Thomas, NC
