Sportsaddle

[C Eyler <eyler@mindspring.com>]

>I bought a endurance  model sportsaddle last year and went through about
>the same series of questions.  Endurance model verses training model.  I
>finally went with the standard endurance that already has the stirrups
>back 1/2 inch I added another half.  I feel very secure in my saddle but
>I am use to riding both english and western.  I have a biothane girth
>too.  I love it, but have it covered with fleece (wool cover for
>competition)  I had some problems with the sharp edges cutting into the
>horse.  Use a crupper or the sportsaddle will ride forward too causes
>sores in any hilly country.  My horse has standard withers. I have a
>biothane briddle/hatler (sidepull) and breastcollar with soft cotton
>reins and snaps.  Love that too. I haven't been able to afford the
>better stirrups so I only have the standard that come with the saddle.
>I have seen a western type break-away stirrup that is expensive
>($2??.00)  that I might research more before buying any. I have a wool
>pad by Toklat without the inserts, but would like to get them sometime,
>although my horses back has been okay so far.  I have only been
>doing LD's for about a year.  Hope this helps
eyler@mindspring.com


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