bareback riding
adrienne suzanne pape (pape@students.uiuc.edu)
Thu, 7 Nov 1996 11:44:41 -0600 (CST)
	I too was wondering about the bareback question. Has anyone seen 
anybody at a ride using NO saddle at all? Don't think I would try it 
myself, but a long time ago I read of a man who rode the 100-milers 
with all he needed in a fanny pack around his waist. No saddle, just a 
halter/bridle.
	Since I won't have a horse for awhile (and wouldn't buy a saddle 
until I had the horse to fit it on) I appreciate the comments and info 
gathered so far on different saddles. When the time comes to get one, I 
will hopefully be better informed on everyone's opinoins of the various 
saddles offered. 
	
		Adrienne 
	P.S. Thanks for all the input on the pants question. Great leads 
                                  so far!  :)
 
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