2012年7月18日 · Shortly after purchasing my Fjord mare, I set about finding a saddle. I was an English rider, but had also learned to love trail riding, We found Paulita and Freefrom after much trial and error. Hello centerline & balance! My bottom doesn’t hurt, not even a little bit. My saddle fits two mares and they're happy.

The range of the horses of Norway is quite stunning. Last month, I talked about saddling the Icelandic Horse. This month will include two addition Norwegian breeds: the Fjord and the Swedish Warmblood.

2020年8月28日 · Depending on price range, there are other options with hoop trees, but Duett is a pretty standard mid range saddle for drafty/wide/hoop-y horses. I rode my Fjord in a Prestige and a Trilogy. We have fit a lot of Fjords and I believe they have all been in some type of hoop tree such as Duett and Black Country.

2007年10月27日 · I'd say keep an open mind and get a saddler out with a big range for you to try. I used to regularly ride a fjord gelding and he had a synthetic. I can't honestly remember what saddle it was...

2008年7月29日 · The rider is framed by the front and back parts of the saddle and can equip the saddle with fenders or stirrup leathers which also serve as security. The BAREFOOT saddle is suitable for all kinds of riding. Even beginners feel good in the saddle as the neath to the horse eases to feel in it's rhythm of motion.

Fjord Horses are, by and large, wide and round. A flatter back with a relatively indistinct wither is not uncommon. These features can make finding a suitable saddle complex! It is important to make sure that you find a saddle that (a) fits your horse; (b) fits you; and (c) suits the kind of riding that you want to do.

Between Fjords' longevity, slow maturation (below), and strength (see above), a healthy older Fjord (20+) with extensive time under saddle is much the better choice for young children, beginning adult riders, and returning-to-horses mature riders.

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Fjord Horses have very definite requirements when it comes to saddle fitting, very similar to a British Native Pony. They often have a forward girth groove, ...