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Re: [RC] shin splints - kstandefer

Probably a lot to do with leg length, calf conformation and
maybe horse's stride and how one sits that particular horse.
I am short with a 28".  My calf muscles are really big for
my size and very well developed (like the kind you see in
bicyclists).  I can't wear knee socks even.  I wear half way
up the calf socks and fold them down on the OUTSIDE of my
pants.  I also can't wear pants with knee patches because,
since my legs are so short, they come half way down my
calves and cause friction.  So, I either order Carousel's
without knee patches, or else take the patches off my
Irideon and Kerritt winter tights.

Karen

P.S.  I also use a fender instead of 1" stirrup leathers. 
That helps a LOT!

----- Original Message Follows -----
From: "Barbara McCrary" <bigcreekranch@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Sharon Levasseur" <sharon1359@xxxxxxxxxxx>,
<normanjudyv@xxxxxxx>, <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [RC] shin splints
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:58:58 -0800


This is so interesting.  How can results of wearing half
chaps be so 180 degree opposite for different people.  I
simply wouldn't go riding without them and have never had
any problem.  Is it human conformation, or ???

Barbara



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