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[RC] western saddles - rides2farI'm > pulling it back, possibly getting a crupper to help with placement and > BTw, how do you attach a crupper to a dressage saddle? I know how a little > t thing that goes under the the saddle, but I wasn't sure how functional > that was. I honestly don't think you can hold a saddle in a different position on the back with a crupper if it wants to drift forward when you're on the flat. The crupper is set to engage when the horse brings his rear end up under him going down a hill and it tightens up and keeps the saddle from sliding forward, but on the flat the crupper should be loose. That saddle is going to ride up to a place where it find it's niche. The "T" that goes under an English saddle to hold the crupper is just a little bar with a tab of leather or biothane going out to the back of the saddle so you can hook your crupper on. I have just taken a really big nail and put it crosswise under the saddle and hooked directly to it before. Worked fine for me with a leather saddle (used for a pony, not endurance) but I'd be worried that it would tear a hole in a wintec. If your saddle's a Crates it's a good saddle and should have good resale value. Do you need it for other horses? Might consider selling it and trying to find one that fits you both. There are English type saddles with somewhat western type trees out there. My Express has a western type tree, is lined up like dressage, has English type stirrups leathers, but it has a Western seat. (wasn't that something you didn't like?) If you're small enough and especially if you're short go for a 14" seat. It'll keep you over your feet better. Angie ________________________________________________________________ Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. Now includes pop-up blocker! Only $14.95/ month - visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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