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> Why doesn't the horse's back get sore from sitting directly on the spine?
> And from not having all the rider's weight spread out over a large surface
> area?
I've never figured that one out. But even my wimpy,
anything-makes-her-back-sore mare does fine on 50's in the sport saddle.

It may have something to do with the way the stirrups are suspended. They
aren't attached like a bareback pad. They are designed to distribute weight.
Since we trot/canter more than walk, our weight is in the stirrups more than
the seat. Sound good?

Maggie in Ohio


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