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[RC] [RC] fear and trust - Now Aussie Saddles - Nat NelsonA few years back I purchased an Aussie saddle out of the local newspaper to see if I'd like it. I've always riden western previously. I got an Aussie without the horn and it took a few minutes to become acustomed to the feel. But I had a closer contact to my horse and a whole lot more balance. Once I ventured out I was approching one of those large "horse eating" garbage cans and at the same time a 4 wheel drive truck with a lift and BIG tires came humming towards me. I felt my horse tense underneath me and I KNEW what was going to happen next! He did a fast roll back, I yelled WHOA! and to my suprise I was facing the opposite direction still square in the saddle! Those "mouse ears" in the front of the saddle act better than any bucking rolls I've ever used on a western saddle! They've slapped me back into the saddle many a time and kept me from hitting the ground. Heck my Aussie has saved me from everything from alien looking mules to dasterdly wicked jack rabbits - or anything else my horse decides to "I'm OUTTA HERE" with! I finally wore out that used Aussie, it still has some life in it, figured I'd give to someone who wants to try one out one day. But when I was looking for my next endurance saddle - I got another Aussie. I can post just fine in it too. ~Nat~ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ===== Natalie "Nat" Nelson Cross 5 Ranch Buckeye, Arizona http://www.cross5ranch.com _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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