Re: Need Advice About Tack

["Glenda R. Snodgrass" <grs@theneteffect.com>]

> 	I need new stirrups.  I am interested in something like the EZ Ride or
> Cloud stirrups.  I've tried just about everything but these two.  Could you
> all please fill me in on what you might know about the pros and cons of
> either of these.  I have 1-inch stirrup leathers.

I have the EZ-Ride stirrups with safety cage, and I love them.  They do 
take a little getting used to, because they're so springy.  You end up 
with a little extra bounce when you post that you have to learn to 
compensate for -- but it really helps in the comfort on long rides, helps 
keep your toes from going numb.  

You also need to get the horse used to them -- the first time I put my
saddle on Lakota with the new (HUGE) stirrups, he thought he was being
attacked by aliens on each flank so he pulled back and dumped the saddle
in the dust - "Whew! Close one" he said. <BG>

Glenda & Lakota (25 down, 1000s to go!)