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That's a really huge Paso Fino!

chris
--- SquareRock@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi All
>
>        And last - I ride a 15.3 paso fino that both
> gaits and trots.  He 
> seems to be retaining a lot of heat under the sports
> saddle and is starting to get 
> white hairs.  I have used a woolback pad on him, and
> switched to a skito pad. 
>  Neither seem to be doing better than the other.  I
> think some of the heat 
> retention is also due to the fact that I'm
> physically on his back longer (when 
> he gaits).  When he trots, he doesn't have the
> classic upward thrust when you 
> post, so I don't think there is much movement of air
> under the saddle.  He has 
> never had a sore back.
>
>        Has anyone used the "webbed" pad (can't think
> of the real name) under 
> the saddle or saddle pad?  Have any ideas?
>
>        Thank again (x3)
>
> Linda S.
> Memphis, TN

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