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Any advice on how to introduce a crupper to a very, um, marish mare?

I did my first "real" trail ride in my sportsaddle yesterday, and the only 
problem was that it slid forward on the very hilly terrain (this is not a 
problem with just this saddle - every single saddle does it on her). The 
saddle works great otherwise, so I think I'm going to have to use a crupper.

I've tried one once before, and even though I had it adjusted losely, Mazzie 
went around with her butt tucked and tail clenched the entire time. Is this 
something that she'll get used to and I just have to live with it until 
then, or are there any methods I can use to make the whole process easier? 
(FYI - longeing her in it isn't a great option. She's never been good on the 
longe line, and in general does much better under saddle).

The crupper I have is a cheap leather one. Will a nice biothane one really 
make a significant difference?

Any ideas are appreciated.

Thanks!

Karen and Mazzie (you want to put that WHERE?)

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