Re: [RC] International Specialized saddle Proplem - Barbara McCrary
I emphasize my recommendation of half-chaps, whether
they are hot or not. I don't particularly remember being bothered by heat, but
then, it's not very hot here at home. I have done rides in hot
places a few times and I can't remember being bothered by heat from half-chaps.
I am particularly sensitive to skin abrasions and I wouldn't get on a horse
without my half-chaps (and my helmet.) I, too, prefer riding an English style
saddle.
Also, look at where the
stirrup buckles land in relationship to your leg. Mine are low on the stirrup
leather, about 2 to 3" above where they go around the stirrup. I'd guess
with some riders that buckle is higher, and more against their leg, causing
more bulk maybe. I have never had an issue with mine rubbing or pinching
against my leg / shin.
I have heard of a few changing to regular
English leathers, letting them float, not in any one position. You can
spin a regular English leather so the buckle is down near the stirrup, not up
under your thigh.
Jonni
Lori Bertolucci wrote: >
Jonni, I took the screws out and have mine"floating". But I had the problem
even when I had the screws in place. I had the stirrups set in the mid
position. I felt comfortable in the saddle, the only reason I took out the
screws is so my leathers were easier to work with and if I needed to adjust my
stirrup length, I could pull the buckle down if need be. > I will get
some covers for my leathers and see if that helps. > >
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