Re: Why use saddles?

[PSCHOPony@aol.com]

I've heard that you are supposed to use your thighs like the tree of a saddle
that way your seatbones aren't banging and crushing the horses back.  If you
ride where you are not bouncing like crazy, then I guess one can ride
bareback.  I ride my horse with only halter/lead and he goes great.