Wild and Ice.

Saddles for Icelandic horses: Arctic Wild and Arctic Ice

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The Icelandic horse saddle in two variants: Arctic Wild and Arctic Ice, developed for free shoulders, freedom of movement and balance.

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Wild and Ice: two variants, one saddle for Icelandic horses.

Same construction, two looks. Both Arctic saddles come in 17 and 18 inch. More about the saddle tree and shoulder freedom.

Arctic Wild

Matte suede on the cantle and knee block, smooth black leather.

Arctic Ice

Fine glitter in the small triangle on the flap and on the rear panel, like ice in backlight.

What the saddle offers you:

Arctic Ice, saddle for Icelandic horses, side view
Soft seat
Seat size S and M available
Extended stirrup bar for an optimal leg position
Soft, ergonomically padded knee roll

What the saddle offers your horse:

Arctic Wild, saddle for Icelandic horses, side view
Panels raised at the rear spread the pressure over a larger area
Siliconised-fibre wool filling that adapts to the horse's back
The gullet plate is designed for free shoulder movement

What is inside the saddle:

Transparent Icelandic horse saddle showing the white saddle tree insideIllustration, created with AI
Plastic tree with spring steel frame
U-shaped gullet plate
Purpose-built saddle tree for Icelandic horses
Additional billet for slight changes to the girthing system

Shoulder freedom for Icelandic horses: a purpose-built saddle tree.

The saddle tree is the heart of the saddle and was developed in-house for Icelandic horses.

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Frequently asked questions about the Icelandic horse saddle

What is an Icelandic horse saddle and who is it for?

Arctic Wild and Arctic Ice are saddles developed specifically for Icelandic horses. They have a purpose-built saddle tree, and the adjustable wool panels can be matched to different backs.

How does the shoulder freedom of an Icelandic horse saddle work?

The saddle tree has a wider head with a U-shaped gullet plate. The U-shaped gullet plate wraps gently around the shoulder and is designed for free shoulder movement, so forces are distributed evenly.

What is the difference between Arctic Wild and Arctic Ice?

Both saddles share the same construction. Arctic Wild has matte suede on the cantle and knee block, Arctic Ice has fine glitter in the small triangle on the flap and on the rear panel.

Which sizes are Arctic Wild and Arctic Ice available in?

Both saddles come in 17 inch and 18 inch. In the enquiry form you can pick a size or say that you are not sure.

How does the saddle adapt to my horse's back?

The panel is filled with siliconised-fibre wool with a 3D effect and adapts to different Icelandic horse backs. Feel free to describe your horse in the enquiry form, and we will advise you.

What does the saddle offer the rider?

The central balance point supports a well-balanced seat, and the seat surface is soft. The soft knee roll gives support without clamping the leg, and the stirrup bar supports a natural leg position.

What is the saddle made of?

The saddle tree is a plastic tree with a spring steel frame and a U-shaped gullet plate. The leather is buffalo and cow leather. More in the shop at eskotomic.com.

How can I enquire about or try a saddle?

Send us an enquiry through the form on this page or write to info@eskotomic.com. Choose, for example, a saddle trial at your location, a consultation or a general question, and we will get back to you.

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Let your horse decide: send us a short message and we will get back to you. This includes a saddle trial at your location.

Or write to us directly: info@eskotomic.com