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[RC] New in CO, first ride questions - Jonni JewellAs far as tack etc. goes, you will see lots and lots of real cool tack and ideas at the ride. Go with basically what you have for this ride, and I am sure you will see things other rides use, that you will decide are a "must have" item. I'd try to carry a water bottle or two for YOU on the ride, and some real basic item. (Advil, a pocket knife or leatherman tool, and maybe snack of some kind) If something happens on the trail, beg, borrow, or tackle a passing rider to have them help you <wink> As you decide if this sport is for you or not, you can add to what you carry with you. There are some wonderful packs for the saddles out there, but not sure you want to invest in one right away, until you give the sport a try. I love my Snugpacks I got from Sportack, and have both the front and rear on my english saddle. The key is to have packs that do NOT bounce. So, going with a well fitting waist / hip pack the first time, might be the trick, until you decide if you want to invest in packs for the saddle or not. Some rides have vendors there, with all the cool gear on hand. Take the credit card, and have fun <wink> As far as stirrups, many riders that use english saddles, use variations of western style stirrups, that have a wider base for the foot. Only a few ride in regular english irons. Again, look around at the ride, and see what folks are using. You can sometimes wrap an english stirrup with vet wrap, to keep the foot from slipping. Go have fun, and then give us a report after the ride!!!!!! Jonni in TX =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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