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RE: [RC] [RC] Saddle fit/ leathers - Jennifer Adam


This is something that has just occured to me *embarassed shrug*. I rode English for years (always with instructors who would suggest that I shorten or lengthen leathers accordingly). When I started riding Western, I learned to adjust my stirrups to one length and I just left them there. Now that I've started training riding rather than just leisure riding, I'm starting to realize what a difference it can make! Also, I've found that riding different horses can make a difference in where I want my stirrups. I've been experimenting with different lengths at different speeds and so on - and boy, are you right about the holes! It is so frustrating to find that the perfect length is actually right in between holes! Urgh! I'm looking for an endurance saddle now, and after being *sure* I wanted Western style fenders on it, I am now changing my mind and looking for something with more adjustment in it!
Jen


From: rides2far@xxxxxxxx
To: natira121@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
CC: equuswolf@xxxxxxxxx,rides2far@xxxxxxxx,ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC]   Saddle fit/ leathers
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:46:59 -0400

.  I've been riding in the same Syd Hill for several years,
> on > the same two horses with nary a problem.
> > I stopped and shortened my leathers a notch.  BINGO!  I was back in
> the > middle of my horse again!

I'm amazed at people who adjust their leathers once and they stay at that
height forever. I adjust mine for practically every ride according to how
fast I'm riding. If it's a slow ride I like them about 1/2" longer. If
it's *competition* they're usually much shorter since that's when they
hit their "turbo only in competition trot". I've heard people say, "I
can't post that trot" and just wonder if they never got their stirrups
set just right for *that* trot.  Since I ride an OF and there are no
"holes" I find myself wanting them 1/4" longer or shorter and it making a
big difference. How anyone can make it with the western leathers with 2"
between holes is beyond me.

Angie

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