Re: RC: heavyweight riders

["Truman Prevatt, Ph.D." <truman.prevatt@netsrq.com>]

A lot depends on the horse. I used a DeSoto on the mare. She is big and
has a nice well proportioned back. I did have to get a second one when
she had about 800 miles since her back and wither had changed a great
deal. 

On the Arab I ride currently, I tried everything and the only saddle
that really works for him (and it works marvelously) is the Reactor
Panel. Fits well and nice large surface area for weight bearing. So you
might want to look at them.

T

Barb Reid wrote:
> 
> You got my attention with your post.  I'm a heavyweight rider - about
> 170 without tack - and am having the same problems you're talking
> about.  I bought a Big Horn endurance model about 3 years ago.  It
> seemed to be working fine the first two years.  But as the horse muscled
> up, it started pinching in the shoulders.  It has become fairly
> uncomfortable for him, especially going downhill.  We've been doing the
> great saddle hunt for the last 2 months to no avail.  If the saddle fits
> him, then it doesn't fit me and visa versa.
> 
> I've been talking dressage lessons for about a year to try to do my part
> for the poor horse.  I'm sure the weight has some affect but I'm
> surprised that it has this much.  The old cowboys spent all day in the
> saddle.  They were just as heavy and their tack was probably much
> heavier.  They didn't have all the fancy pads and other gear we use so
> maybe it isn't the weight.  At least, that's what I like to tell
> myself.  Someday I'll find the 'perfect' saddle and we'll both live
> happily ever after.
> Barb (& Mac)
> NW

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Truman Prevatt
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