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Re: [RC] Lil Joe saddle - Chris PausI got the long billets with mine and have had no trouble getting dressage girths to fit. Each of my horses needs a different size, LOL, but the dressage girths work great and put the girth buckle out of your way.
A friend did use a converter to change her LJ to a western style cinch and likes hers that way
If you are having any trouble with your LJ, I'd suggest you contact Elizabeth. She'll help you solve the problem and redo things if you want.
Mine will slip if I try to mount from the ground, but any saddle does that on me. I use something, anything for a mounting block... a picnic table, rock, fallen tree, whatever's available.
But when I'm riding, even if the girth is loose, I don't slip. the only way I know the girth is loose is if the HRM starts giving me funky readings.. .I know the girth lead isn't snug against the horse.
I have played a round with different pads to find the best ones for nonslippage. i stick with real wool and seem to do OK!
"The world is what you make of it, friend. If it doesn't fit, you make alterations." Stella, Silverado
Chris ----- Original Message ---- From: Cindy Rodd <crodd22@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, January 7, 2007 1:46:37 PM Subject: [RC] Lil Joe saddle I am so glad that you guys are talking about Cashels and Lil Joe bareback saddles. I bought a Lil Joe after a discussion about it months ago. Anyways, I love it...it is cushy, comfy, and high quality. But! Maybe you guys can help me. First. I wish I had gotten it with western rigging instead of english billets, because no matter what size girth I use, I can't get that sucker snug enough. Thought I might try one of those converters. Second, it rolls alot..which is partly due to the looseness. Any tips. I do have those little neoprene no slip pads...I could try one, but would be afraid of heat build up if used during a ride. What do you think? Thanks, Cindy _________________________________________________________________ Dave vs. Carl: The Insignificant Championship Series. Who will win? http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=""> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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