RE: Stirrups & flaps

["Kathy Mayeda" <kathy_mayeda@atce.com>]

Yes, it was the X-Functional all-purpose Reactor Panel Saddle.  And I
did sit in the Endurance model and I ended up buying the Endurance model!
It felt like home the minute I sat in it.  I'll get it next week after
the convention.  I can't wait until the rain goes away and I get my new
saddle and ride, ride, ride.....

 

Kathy (5'0") & Beau J. (15.2HH) in wet Silicon Valley

P.S.  I had previously e-mailed privately, and this is the follow-up post
that I goofed and sent to RideCamp, too! Or am I just confused?


-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas, Barb [mailto:thomas@amgen.com]
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 2:35 PM
To: 'Kathy Mayeda'
Subject: RE: Stirrups & flaps


Kathy,
Was that the RP all purpose?  Try their Endurance model.  Since I'm only 5
feet tall, I also have very short legs and in most saddles I feel like I'm
perched with my knees at the withers.  In the RP endurance (which I wish I
owned) and the Count WB dressage (which I do own) I feel like I have my leg
on the horse.
Barb

> ----------
> From: 	Kathy Mayeda[SMTP:kathy_mayeda@atce.com]
> Sent: 	Monday, February 28, 2000 9:01 AM
> To: 	Eenergonzillen@aol.com; 'RideCamp'
> Subject: 	RC:  Stirrups & flaps
> 
> I just read Truman's post on his saddle experience and I wanted
> to relay to you that I tried the same saddle that he is riding on
> and I didn't like it because the stirrup bars were too forward
> and rubbed the inside of my thighs.  Having the stirrup bars
> too forward puts you in an a "chair seat" which plays havoc
> when you want to ride on the flat and maintain a balanced,
> centered seat.  I found myself struggling with these two issues.
> 
> I think that if you had longer legs, this might not be as bad;
> but I have real short legs and the problem is accentuated.
> 
> Good luck!  You have some very intelligent questions to ask.
> 
> Kathy, again.
> 
> 
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