No Bridle

["Bryan & Laura & Mark" <mark@madbbs.com>]

The question arose about Earl Baxter doing a ride with no bridle - yes- it is true.  I can't remember where it was, but I was on the trail  with him.  I am not sure what the logic was, I am thinking that there was NONE.  It truly sounds like a foolish thing to do for a number of reasons.  I have ridden with Earl for many years, and would not hesitate to tell him so.

As far as riding bareback on a ride.  Two times about 15 years ago I was riding horses for Wayne McMinn and the saddles (we used McLellands back then) needed emergency repairs, so I rode a leg without.  Was second in both rides! (maybe would have won if I had decent equipment!) I wouldn't recommend it!!!  I too grew up without a saddle - my first horse was too big to get the saddle on, so I rode without!

Laura Hayes and Music (who never was ridden bareback until he came here)