VC 100

[SDT <sharon@dolantruax.gardnerville.nv.us>]

No, Hal did not ride just Ann.  She was riding a cute grey mare - sorry, 
can't remember her name.  She came up sore behind - stepped on and rolled a 
rock coming down off Sign Hill.  I don't know which horse Jazon was riding 
but was told it's his *best* one what ever that means.

Gave the Podium a 3 hour ride today - climbed some very steep hills, did 
lots of galloping and of course trotting.  Brawo was a happy boy!  Really 
moved well - frees up those shoulders.  I felt very balanced and secure in 
the saddle.  I am a middleweight and almost 6' tall.  This saddle is a 16" 
and I will probably get the 17.  The sweat pattern was great, air down the 
spine and no dry spots.  Brawo has very high withers and an extremely short 
back.  Hal had them put the pad right to the saddle.  It's made out of 
waffle, foamy stuff that can be hosed off.  I could look down and see the 
saddle *roll* with the horse but not move!  My husband will try it on 
another of our horses with a very different back and we shall see.  Can you 
tell I was also a happy rider!

Sharon


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