I am finding that the leathers are digging into my shins! I tried
running the leathers under the flap, but I found that the movement I
needed was restricted, plus it was crumpling the lower edge of the
flap. After the first 50 I did, I had open, weeping sores on the
front of both shins. That had never happened before riding in my
steubben (forward seat), my Hook (western-style endurance), or
my courbette (general purpose) which all had leather straps.
I have ultimately used Majewski's comfort slip on pads over the
leathers with some relief. Any other ideas?
The more urgent problem is that they're scuffing the flinish off the
flaps. I suspect that they will eventually start to damage the
leather of the flaps. Has anybody else had this problem? Any
solutions? I hate to give up on them since I like the cam lock
adjustment, but I don't want to ruin an expensive, new saddle either.
Linda Flemmer
ABF Challenger ("Rocket") & Eternal Point ("Major")
Blue Wolf Ranch
Chesapeake, VA
"In case of emergency - Fur side up, steel side down!"