Sports Saddle question

[Deanna German <dgerman@earthlink.net>]

I keep hearing or reading that the rider will be more comfortable in a
Sport Saddle (or any endurance saddle for that matter) with the stirrups
set back. Am I weird? The reason I love my Australian Saddle is that the
stirrups seem to be set FORWARD. My friend has a trainer model Sports
Saddle with the stirrups set forward, and it still makes my hips hurt.

I have always been more comfortable riding hunt seat rather than western
and I have somewhat narrow hips -- could either of these variables cause
me to like my stirrups forward? Posting has never been a problem for me
-- I think others have indicated that posting is easier for them with
the stirrups set back.

I ordered my new Sports Saddle with the stirrups set forward and want to
know everything I can while there's time to change my order!

Thanks.

Deanna


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