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[RC] saddle ponderings - Barb ReidI've been saddle testing for the last few weeks and come across a strange reaction. I've ridden in a Big Horn for the last 6 years and loved it. But I ride very stiff and tend to be off balance to the left. I've taken dressage lessons to try to overcome these faults and have made some progress but not enough. I still find myself completely rigid from the waist on down even at a walk and have to constantly remind myself to relax. I rode a Wintec a few weeks ago and a Tucker this week...and was totally relaxed at all gaits. I expected to be nervous in a new saddle, especially an english because I've always ridden western sytle. But my whole body was relaxed and swaying in motion with the horse, which is what I've been trying to acheive for years. So I guess my question is...can my familiar comfortable old saddle be doing this to me? I thought my poor horse would be doomed with my lousy riding position but now I can see hope at the end of the tunnel. But I don't understand why. Barb __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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