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I do use half chaps. I have for years. Mine are heavier than most and I love them. The heat doesn't' bother me that much and they are warm for winter riding.

Instead of rubbing, it is more like pressure. And I see it more with my Easy Ride stirrups than with my old Trail Techs. My new horse has a big trot and the Easy Ride stirrups just work better on him  than the Trail Techs.

I try to keep my foot as far out of the stirrup as possible, but it doesn't seem to help.

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From: Barbara McCrary <bigcreekranch@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Lori Bertolucci <loribertolucci@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; TXTrigger@xxxxxxxxx; ridecamp <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thu, January 21, 2010 12:15:21 PM
Subject: Re: [RC] International Specialized saddle Proplem

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.

 

Barbara

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From: Lori Bertolucci

To: TXTrigger@xxxxxxxxx ; ridecamp

Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:07 PM

Subject: Re: [RC] International Specialized saddle Proplem

My buckles are down near the stirrup. It isn't the buckle causing the problem, just the leathers pushing against my shins. 

I would love to switch over to western fenders, but most western style saddles hurt my knees. That is why I like riding an English style saddle.

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From: Jonni <txtrigger@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Lori Bertolucci <loribertolucci@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: ridecamp <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thu, January 21, 2010 8:53:36 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] International Specialized saddle Proplem

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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