I also have an old cowboy friend, (who stands about 5 feet tall in boots),
that use to mount and ride his 16.3 TB girthless. There were numerous jokes
about "now try roping a calf!"
Linda Cowles
Gilroy California
> From: Stacy A Berger <Stacy_A_Berger@ccm.sc.intel.com>
> Subject: [endurance] getting on with no girth
>
> One of the most impressive feats that I know of is
> an endurance rider/trainer in Southern California
> that actually did a 50 mile ride with no girth!
> I saw pictures! Couldn't believe it, but this rider
> was very well balanced. Unfortunately, the image remains
> in my head - but I forgot who the rider was! Anyone know?