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Lori, how about an Australian saddle?

chris
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> >  Anyway, I've tried an english saddle one time,
> and a 
> > plantation flat saddle on a gaited horse years
> ago.  Allright 
> > folks, I don't know how your staying in 'em!  I
> felt like I
> > was on a "beanie" on his back or riding a fence
> post! 
>
> Hi Lori,
>
> I'm an English rider by nature and history.  Spent
> years riding
> forward seat -- hunters, jumpers, and on the flat. 
> And I can't *stand* the feel of a flat saddle, so
> I'm sure it felt truly 
> bizarre to a western rider!
>
> >  So what type of english saddle would you say a
> "deep seated 
> > western rider" type need to make a good transfer
> to for security.  
>
> Well, first there is no reason you need to go to an
> English style
> saddle.  Most endurance riders who ride English,
> IMO, do so b/c
> that's how they are most comfortable.  There are
> tons of 
> endurance saddles that are built in a western style.
>
> Second, if you really want to ride English -- and I
> personally
> think it's a good idea to ride in various styles to
> find what
> you really like best! -- I'd recommend a dressage
> saddle.  You'll
> probably feel more secure than in a jump/forward
> seat, much more
> secure than a flat saddle, and more secure than even
> in an
> all purpose saddle (a saddle that theoretically is
> correct for
> low jumps as well as lower level dressage).  I'd
> also recommend
> some dressage lessons with a GOOD instructor, one
> who understands
> your goals as a trail/distance rider vs dressage
> show plans.
>
> ~Nicole
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