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Hi Karen,
	I agree with Jonni that seat size has something to do with stirrup 
placement but I don't think it's the complete explanation.  I also agree 
that, at least for the way I ride on the trail, I'm most comfortable if 
I can just see the tip of my toe beyond my knee.  I think a lot of 
dressage based saddles put the foot a bit further back than that. 
Finally, both the type of terrain you are riding over and how you are 
used to riding make a big difference.  I think for someone who does a 
lot of two pointing or hovering just out of the saddle, having the 
stirrup slightly forward makes sense because your center of gravity is 
most likely shifted slightly forward.  That's also usually true going 
uphill.  As Jonni says, if you're used to riding either hunt seat or 
western having your feet slightly forward feels natural.  But if you are 
used to riding dressage having your feet right under you probably feels 
better.
	I rode in a Big Horn until I sold the horse it fitted.  As I remember, 
the stirrups were a bit forward.  That was a number of years ago.  I 
should find one to try now and see how it feels.  I do remember thinking 
the stirrups were a bit too far forward, but then I do have short legs. 
 Mostly, I'm just glad there are so many well made saddles out there so 
we can each find out that works for us and our horse!  And I know that 
Jonni spent months trying saddles to make sure her choice was just right.
Laney

Karen Sullivan wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jonni" <jonnij@xxxxxxxx>
>
>
> > I know some folks love to brag about how well their horse did at a ride
>
> with
>
> > certain hi-tech fancy saddles, tack, foot care etc.> to the horse and
>
> riders success.  So, I thought I'd share with you, what
>
> > worked for ME, and helped my horse and I finish Tevis last week.
> >
> > Saddle:   Cordura and leather Big Horn endurance saddle. New, they run
>
> under
>
> > $600.
>
>
> Hi Jonni,
> Many congrats on finishing Tevis, quite an accomplishment!.
>
> Re: the Big Horn, curious what you think of stirrup position?; I seem to
> remember a friend had one
> back in mid 90's.....to me it seemed like stirrups were too far forward and
> put her in a "chair" seat; which
> would mean difficult to post balanced....so am wondering if they changed
> that design any or if you can
> comment...
> Karen
>
>
>
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