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Please Reply to: cyndi stevcynwunder@xxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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I have recently returned to riding in tennis shoes. I did this as a teenager 
'cause I didn't have boots, now I find it much more comfortable. I was 
wondering as I am going to be trying out english style saddles for the first 
time if any of the quick release stirrups have been shown to be safer? What 
about those stirrup cages I have seen on many websites? The english stirrups 
seem much thinner than stock western and I am concerned about slippage.

I also saw some posts, more than a year ago, about avoiding elastic girths with 
horses that have difficulty with saddles sliding back and forth. I can't 
remember the details but could use any advice as this is a major concern for my 
mare and I want to avoid having to go with breast collar in front and crupper 
in back to keep the saddle in place. How can I choose a girth that will help 
stablize an english(dressage) saddle on her?  I will be getting professional 
help with the fitting of the saddle.

Thanks in advance, Cyndi


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