equalizer pad

["Kristine Hammond" <tinka@reno.quik.com>]

Debbie,

 

I have also just started using a sports saddle.  One thing I have found is you must saddle your horse differently, further behind the withers than with other saddles.  I also use an equalizer pad-but I put a lightweight pad between it and the horse, as I was told to ten years ago when I bought both of them.  When I first got them (equalizer pads) I was having difficulties with loin rubbing and that solved my problems.  Since we are both new users I have a question for you!  I feel like I am learning to ride all over again in this new saddle, my seat is completely different than what I was using, a big horn.  Can you post in your saddle? or must you maintain a two point position at a trot?  Also how does your horse deal with the different girth,  my horse must have thought it was a bucking strap!

 

Kriss