RE: ortho-flex loin rubbing

["texastwist" <texastwist@ev1.net>]

You may have the saddle a little far back. Because of the way the flex
panels work the saddle sits a little forward of where you think it should. I
have this same model. I love mine! I do not have any rubbing issues. You may
also need to use some of the shims in the front. Sounds like it may be
tipping forward which causes it to float on the loins, instead of keeping
constant contact.   When I started attempting the longer distance rides
(100mi) I did add a high impact foam pad, but that is because I am a
heavyweight rider. You can also add a shot of show sheen to the loin area to
make it smooth.


Regards :  Roger


Texas Twist Ranch
World Class Longhorn Cattle
Arabian Performance Horses

Roger & Jackie Garlitz
1000 Creek View Lane
Lucas Texas 75002
Phone 214 5470749
E-mail  texastwist@ev1.net
Web Site Texas Twist Ranch

-----Original Message-----
From:	guest@endurance.net [mailto:guest@endurance.net]
Sent:	Sunday, June 17, 2001 9:43 PM
To:	ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject:	RC:  ortho-flex loin rubbing

jenni jenterp@prodigy.net
Hello fellow riders.  I am writing with a question re: loin rubbing
problem with my ortho-flex.  It is an express lite model and I got it used
on ebay for a great price.  Problem is it rubs the hair off my horse's
loins.  As far as I can tell he is not sore, but I have to think that loin
rubbing is NOT a good thing.  I searched the ortho-flex site and emailed
them.  Not response to my emails, but on the site they suggested a thin
felt pad to reduce friction.  I bought a thin felt, western style pad.  It
doesn't stay put under the saddle (slides back) and although thin by pad
standards, seems bulky under the bootie.  Someone I know suggested getting
in touch with a dealer to check saddle fit and make adjustments.  My
questions are: 1.) Is there a pad that works well under the bootie system
to reduce friction from the flexing action. 2) Anyone know an ortho-flex
dealer in Western Washington state area?  3.) Anyone else have this
problem?  How did you resolve it?  4.) Does ortho-flex ever answer their
emails?  5.) Do ortho-flex saddles really need to be fitted?  I believed
that they were a fits all horses deal.  6.) Am I wrong to assume that the
flexing is causing the rubbing?  What else causes loin rubbing.
This problem happened even when we were doing all walk rides (ie:no
trotting/cantering.)
Thanks for any and all responses! :o)
Jenni, in Washington, on beautiful Vashon Island


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