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>I have been known for being "hard-assed" but I have no calluses. We (wife and I) do not sit in the saddle but ride with a long leg, taking the motion and weight on the >inner thigh. Butt only hits the saddle during the walk.
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I can do that with Scarlet, because she has a very smooth, minimal bounce trot - no matter what the speed. But on Chief? Hell no. That boy has springs in his pasterns and you can't sit his trot. Even 2-pointing is difficult. Sounds like you've just been fortunate with the horse you're riding, Bob.
--- Rae
--- Tall C Arabians - SE Texas
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