Re: RC: Saddle sore?

[tallcarabs@juno.com]

FYI: my saddle is an Abetta.  I've used it for 7+ years and this is the
first time something like this has happened.  I figure my knee is
starting to hurt more and I must be compensating or something.   Maybe
shorter stirrups?

Rae
Tall C Arabians - TX



On Fri, 13 Jul 2001 07:23:06 -0400 Rides 2 Far <rides2far@juno.com>
writes:
> > I had rubbed a sore (abrasion type) under the stirrup fender. 
> 
> You're swinging your leg.  If you can borrow something like an OF
> Express, Amigo, Stitchdown, or Patriot you'll have a solid flap 
> between
> your stirrup leather and the horse to protect her.  Make sure the 
> pad
> reaches to the bottom of the flap.
> 
> After she's better you might try changing your stirrup length to see 
> if
> it will swing less.  I'll bet you're having to lean forward to get 
> over
> your feet, so you have to sort of pump your leg.  I tried competing 
> with
> a jumping saddle that had my feet out in front of me and was 
> embarrassed
> at the swinging leg marks that were on it when I sold it.  No 
> problems
> with the Express.  
> 
> You could help by using the oversized English pad (or Australian) 
> would
> put some wool between you and her side, but you're going to wear the 
> pad
> out just like her side.
> 
> Angie
> 
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