Re: grabsaddle

["Whitney Bass" <bass@bigsky.net>]

I don't know -- I think I might try it!!  Might give me the edge during
those times when my thoughts are something like, "I COULD hang on like this
for a while, but eventually my head might hit a rock."  =-)

Whitney

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> From: Todd & Toni Jones <tjones@coinet.com>
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: RC:  grabsaddle
> Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 10:28 PM
> 
> Regarding the velcro...
> 
> About 4 years ago I was at a local indoor arena
> attending a barrel racing/playday sort of thing
> with my previous horse. We weren't competitive,
> but it was a great way to socialize with my
> friends, have an adrenaline rush running the
> patterns and an overall great way to spend a
> winter afternoon.
> 
> One junior rider, girl about 12 or so was a real
> go getter. She was absolutely fearless on her
> horse. My friends and I were absolutely impressed.
> And this was a racing fool of a QH. She was this
> tiny little rider in a rather largish western
> saddle and a very loose rein. She rode that horse
> every foot of the way, urging him forward at every
> turn and running home... we were amazed at her
> confidence and ability to stay in that large
> saddle. A champion barrel racer in the making, we
> felt. Then she passed by fairly closely and I
> noticed that she was velcroed to the saddle!
> 
> Not a good idea, me thinks... I'd rather have the
> option to part company if need be...
> 
> Toni (who hasn't parted company from a horse in
> years, thank God!)
> and Shagya O'Biwon (you mean this is an option?!)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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