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The reason I wear half chaps is to prevent the skin on my legs from being 
pinched between the saddle skirt and the leathers.  I suppose if my saddle 
had western fenders, that wouldn't happen, but I ride English, so it is a 
big consideration.

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF" 
<carrie.kitley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:02 AM
Subject: [RC] re: half chaps and shin splints?


I always wear 1/2 chaps too and have never experienced any problems.  I
wear a size bigger than I need though too, maybe that helps.  The ONLY
reason I wear them is to protect my precious Kerrits from ruination by
the "attack bushes" on our trails.  If I ride in my jeans, I don't
bother with chaps.  The only time I ever had shin splints was in high
school on the track team.  At the time, the coach said it was from
running on a hard surface.  Maybe people with splints need cushier shoes
softer stirrup pads?
~C


OK, Judy. Please explain. I've worn 1/2 chaps in endurance for over 25
years and have never had a sore shin. Cindy


Also, half chaps are the main cause of shin splints. Don,t know know how
so many people can wear them. Must have a high tolerence for pain. Judy

Carrie Kitley
30th Medical Group, Vandenberg AFB
DMLSS Database Sustainment Specialist (DSS)
CACI International Inc, www.caci.com
DSN:  276-1077
Fax: 805-606-1179



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