Ridecamp: [RC] Sport saddle question

> Any suggestions, input etc?....

Hi Cindi:  If you haven't already, change to center-fire rigging.  A 42" 
strap on each side will work -- attach it to the back D-ring, then loop 
thru the girth and up thru the front D, then buckle.  This will move the 
girth farther back on the horse (the shorter girth you use, the farther 
back it will be) and hold the saddle more securely.  If you use a b/c, be 
sure that it is snug enough so that if your horse drinks or wants to graze 
you have to unclip it from at least one side of the saddle.  If it is 
looser than that, it probably isn't doing much.

It also helps to attach your pad to the saddle itself.  I do this by poking 
a hole in the front of the pad in the front -- 1 on each side, then tying 
hay string thru it and using a small clip.  I then clip the pad to the 
D-rings on the front of the saddle.  This will keep the pad from 
moving.   I have some pics of that 
here:  http://members.tripod.com/ridephotos/crewbag/bag2.html

I like using a toklat woolback pad.  It is wool on both sides, and I find 
that it breathes better and does not slip.  I have used other pads in the 
past.  They don't hold up as long.  They do cost less, but you get what you 
pay for.  If the pad you have now is not 100% wool, that could be causing a 
problem.

Also, what might help with the heat bumps.  Next time don't just pull your 
saddle off when you finish riding.  Loosen the girth, lift the saddle 
slightly, and then let it stay on the horses back for a few more 
minutes.   You may want to do this a couple of times.

Happy Trails,

Karen
in NV
http://members.tripod.com/ridephotos/









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