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> Barbara McCrary wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have either proof or an opinion as to whether an Australian 
> > saddle helps keep a rider on a spooky horse better than a regular English 
> > saddle?  I've never ridden nor even sat on an Australian saddle.  They 
> > look interesting.
> >  Barbara

My Aussie was by far the most secure saddle I've ever owned (counting 
several English styles, two Stonewalls, and one DeSoto).  I came off 
Lakota in every other saddle I rode him in over a 4-yr period but I never 
came out of that Aussie.  That very, very deep seat and those poleys made 
it easy to lock myself in and keep my seat no matter what he did, even the 
famous Exit Stage Left maneuver.

I had no trouble whatsoever posting Lakota's trot in that Aussie, but then 
Lakota had a very flat, smooth, comfortable trot.  I could also stand the 
trot and canter on him with no trouble.  I don't know whether it would be 
as comfortable on a horse with big, bouncy gaits but I'd say it's 
definitely worth a try!!

--
Glenda R. Snodgrass
AERC #M18819
SE Region

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