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!"
> 
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