And we know all this because of riding MULES  !!!!!  Right???!!!!   Jody --- On Wed, 2/11/09, Marirose Six <6mules@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Marirose Six <6mules@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: [RC] SAUDI Arabia's Latifa Al Shaikh - riding posture To: desertrydr1@xxxxxxx Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 10:14 AM Part of a bronc riders score-a big part- is how well they spur back & forth over the shoulder area. Also, if their feet aren't in front of the shoulder on the first jump out the gate, they are DQ'd. On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 10:51 PM, <desertrydr1@xxxxxxx> wrote: Watch the saddle bronc and bareback riders at the rodeo.  They ride with their legs out in front of them like that because it's a very secure position.  While it may not be efficient and comfortable over 50-100 miles, it's a position some riders just seem to fall into (maybe not quite as extreme) as they get tired.  It's also the position that I tend toward when I'm riding colts, for my own safety. jeri   A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! -- Marirose