ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] Endurance tack

[endurance] Endurance tack

Ellen (vincian@cdmnet.com)
Tue, 30 Apr 1996 15:44:14 -0500

Hi everyone! The new-to-endurance girl with her horse Ahab the A-rab here
again!;D
I was wondering what tack and equipment and attire do you all use usually
for rides? I have no idea what to use and I really don't feel like spending
$$$$ for a new saddle unless I REALLY need to. I have a 15(more like 14.3)
hand QH/Arab gelding who uses a standard tree saddle. I have both a
Collegiate Senior Event Saddle and a Bighorn used western pleasure saddle.
My horse has a weaker lower back, so I always use a "foamy" for his back
when I ride. I own two leather bridles(one english with a full cheek
snaffle and one western show bridle I got for $20, but it is a Circle Y!).
I don't own a breastplate (or collar), and I know that that is one thing I
will need! What is your opinion on leather vs nylon vs biothane? I know
that leather breaks if the horse is caught on something, but it is also
harder to care for and can get ruined on trail rides. Any input and/or
endurance catalog #s would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
Solange Deschatres in Missouri vincian@cdmnet.com
and 12-Bar Origional(Ahab the A-rab to you!;D)

"And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make."-The Beatles

Hey, I get enough exercise just pushing my luck!:) ;D

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