On Thu, 7 Nov 1996, Linda Flemmer wrote:
> Susan,
>
> You wrote:
> > I, too, really like the Ariat half chaps. They are everything Alice says
> > they are. I am curious as to why I haven't seen more endurance riders using
> > them? Anybody have comments?
>
> I do not use the Ariat 1/2 chaps because fo the suede on the inner
> leg. My 1/2 chaps become FILTHY as I use them, but since they are
> smooth finished leather, I can clean them w/ saddle soap. (We're
> talking mud, horse sweat & grime, et.)
>
> I was afraid I wouldn't be able to clean the Ariats. I did like their fit,
> though. The zipper is a nifty idea, but mine velcro & I've never had
> any problems w/ them coming loose.
>
> Linda Flemmer
> ABF Challenger ("Rocket") & Eternal Point ("Major")
> Blue Wolf Ranch Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
>
> "In case of emergency - Fur side up, steel side down!"
>
>