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[RC] re: too wide or two narrow - A. PerezRe: saddle causing swelling under the cantle- could be too wide, too narrow... or neither. The real problem is that for whatever reason, the saddle is putting your weight too far back. A saddle that is way two narrow can cause ths, since the front of the saddle will be high (propped up high above te withers), tipping the entire saddle back. But, if the saddle is so wide it sits down on the horses spin, that too could cause problems (though usually it shows up in the withers). Viewed from the side, the seat of the saddle should appear level, with the pomel and cantle at roughly the same height. If the pommel is high, then the saddle is tipping you back. A wedge pad might help. Of course, it is possible to sit too far back in a properly-fitting saddle, especially if you ride with too-short stirrups or if the saddle does not fit YOU properly. You should be able to fit the width of your hand both in front of you and behind you on the saddle. I'd suspect this rather than width issues, but it's hard to say withoug seeing the saddle on the horse. ________________________________________________ Get your own "800" number Voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more http://www.ureach.com/reg/tag ============================================================ Locks do not prevent theft, they only deter those in doubt. ~ Robert Morris ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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