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Re: [RC] getting dumped - DESERTRYDR1One thing to consider is getting the bugs worked out in a safer place than on the trail. I hit the ground in feb. because of some barbed wire, and broke my pelvis. Five days in the hospital, pneumonia, LOTS of pain, missing work (my boss ready to kill me if not fire me) Physical therapy, etc. But fortunately, my brains are still intact (well sort of, I still ride) because I wear a helmet EVERY ride. I just got my mare back from the trainer for a refresher course in what to do when something touches her legs (hint: NOT buck and run) and I will be riding her a lot in the arena and on a little track for a couple months, because my butt won't handle being in the saddle for very long at a time. NO endurance rides this year. So, PLEASE be very careful. One thing that may help as far as staying connected during a spook is putting a sheepskin seat saver on the saddle. I demo'd an Ansur, and one of my biggest complaints was that they are very slippery. The seat saver will give a little grip. jeri ============================================================ By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. ~ Confucius ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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