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Re: [RC] tack and gear that worked on Tevis - Laney Humphrey

Hi Karen,
I agree with Jonni that seat size has something to do with stirrup placement but I don't think it's the complete explanation. I also agree that, at least for the way I ride on the trail, I'm most comfortable if I can just see the tip of my toe beyond my knee. I think a lot of dressage based saddles put the foot a bit further back than that. Finally, both the type of terrain you are riding over and how you are used to riding make a big difference. I think for someone who does a lot of two pointing or hovering just out of the saddle, having the stirrup slightly forward makes sense because your center of gravity is most likely shifted slightly forward. That's also usually true going uphill. As Jonni says, if you're used to riding either hunt seat or western having your feet slightly forward feels natural. But if you are used to riding dressage having your feet right under you probably feels better.
I rode in a Big Horn until I sold the horse it fitted. As I remember, the stirrups were a bit forward. That was a number of years ago. I should find one to try now and see how it feels. I do remember thinking the stirrups were a bit too far forward, but then I do have short legs. Mostly, I'm just glad there are so many well made saddles out there so we can each find out that works for us and our horse! And I know that Jonni spent months trying saddles to make sure her choice was just right.
Laney


Karen Sullivan wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonni" <jonnij@xxxxxxxx>


I know some folks love to brag about how well their horse did at a ride

with


certain hi-tech fancy saddles, tack, foot care etc.> to the horse and

riders success. So, I thought I'd share with you, what


worked for ME, and helped my horse and I finish Tevis last week.

Saddle: Cordura and leather Big Horn endurance saddle. New, they run

under


$600.


Hi Jonni,
Many congrats on finishing Tevis, quite an accomplishment!.

Re: the Big Horn, curious what you think of stirrup position?; I seem to
remember a friend had one
back in mid 90's.....to me it seemed like stirrups were too far forward and
put her in a "chair" seat; which
would mean difficult to post balanced....so am wondering if they changed
that design any or if you can
comment...
Karen



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[RC] tack and gear that worked on Tevis, Jonni
Re: [RC] tack and gear that worked on Tevis, Karen Sullivan