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There isn't really an endurance "style" of riding or saddles.  You'll 
see people riding in what look like extreme forward jumping fashion to 
total chair seat.  If you're just starting out, I wouldn't change the 
style of riding you and your mare are used to.  As you two progress, you 
may find you can help your mare do better and stay sounder by changing 
how you ride depending on how you ride now.  Just for your informatin, 
I've done many endurance rides in a dressage saddle and in other saddle 
that put my legs in a similar position.  Many people use ap type saddles 
too, as well as more western styles, so if you do a variety of types of 
riding, look for a saddle that works well for what you do.
Laney

Marta Kozlowska wrote:
> it looks like i will have to invest in a new saddle. until now i've been 
> riding in an all purpose.  the saddle fitter is coming out tomorrow with 
> some 'samples'. of course the crucial thing for me is that it fit my 
> mare. but lets say i get lucky and have a choice(;)), which one would 
> you prefer for riding long distance - all purpose or dressage saddle? 
> and one other question, to those of you who ride in an english style 
> endurance saddle, how do those saddles work for doing flat work in an 
> arena? is the rider's position comparable to a dressage saddle? what are 
> their shortcomings in doing flat work?
> thanks!
> marta


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