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[RC] Aussie saddles - Dawn Simas
I have both a "traditional stock saddle" from Aus, a Syd Hill, that I bought from Colin in the 80's. And I now have a "hybrid" more modern type that he designed two years ago (called a Southern Cross endurance). The traditional stock saddles indeed have the stirrups hanging more forward, and could cause a "chair seat". They ride with the feet far forward, and when trotting/galloping, their whole body is in a very forward, almost jockey like position over the horse. Watch Man From Snowy River for a great example of how they ride. :) The newer models that Colin (and others) are making have more skirting to distribute the weight and the stirrups are hung in the dressage position. I really like both my saddles, but they are very different.
Ms. Dawn Simas
Director - Wild About Cats
Wild Feline Conservation, Education, and Rescue
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