RE: Twist?

Karla,

You must not be short! Haha!

I’m sure someone else can explain it much better than me, but it’s related to how narrow the hourglass shape on the seat of your saddle is. I’m sure it’s not just an impact to short riders (probably more the shape of hips and thighs), but I certainly hear more shorties concerned with having a narrow twist than taller riders. And it is more of a concern to female riders. I’m 5’2 – or a bit more, and I feel like I’m doing the splits in most western saddles – which are more likely to have a wider twist. Not to say that all English style saddles have a narrow twist, but I’ve been luckier there.

And I do know that Black Rhino saddles makes a saddle designed for women and the twist is narrower. The only western saddle I’ve ever been comfortable in. Just have to get rid of the horn and lose about 20 pounds – and I’m there!

Marlene

-----Original Message-----
From: Karla Watson [mailto:karla@pcez.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 6:41 AM
To: ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject: RC: Twist?

Please excuse my ignorance....but what is twist in a saddle?

Thanks,

Karla

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