> Boy, I don't know if I dare bring this up, but noted that some people don't
> like the idea of a saddle with no panels to distribute weight. Just a
> thought...I have tried so many conventional saddles whose panels, no matter
> how well fitted, dug, in some way, into shoulders or loins and inhibited
> movement. Sometimes I think panels, though distribute weight, have their
> own problems. For years Indians rode bareback with little to protect their
> horse's backs...were their horses always sore in the back? Does anyone
> know?
> BTW Diane, I too thank you for the hard work you are putting in on saddle
> info. Your database that compiles riders (not yours) thoughts and
> experiences with different saddles will be a great source for those who are
> in the market.
> Here's lookin back atya.......()()
> Linda Eisele & Sareei and ('')\
> hubby, Allen and the General (* *)\\_______~~~~~~
> linda@ghostridr.reno.nv.us ( )
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