ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Male anatomical complications

Re: Male anatomical complications

Truman Prevatt (truman.prevatt@netsrq.com)
Fri, 3 Oct 1997 14:25:52 -0400

> Quest. #!: My wonderful husband(not mentioning his name), whom
>many of you know well, is starting his first season of endurance riding on
>a very nice tall long legged arabian(that he gets along with
>well)------after being a top notch crew for me the last two years--------it
>might be short lived if we don't FIX this "problem". With all the male
>riders in this sport, I can't believe that there isn't a solution or
>"trick"to help him out. My husband's complaint is that he finds riding
>fast (trotting, etc.) somewhat painful.........and he has some chafing.
>Now what we were wondering, is do male riders do something special, or wear
>something under their jeans or riding pants????
>
Get rid of the jeans and get some nylon riding tights and the chafing
should not be a problem.
As far as trotting and cantering, saddle more designed (than the typical
western saddle) for prolonged trotting and cantering should help. I also
wear lycra support pants under riding tights.

> Quest. #2: Also, he has been riding with a western saddle, and
>will be using this on his first ride next week......we are both doing a 25
>in GA. If he is serious about this I am going to purchase a saddle for him
>to use......he basically only wants to do limited distance. I know that we
>have covered saddles before, but is there a "secret saddle" that is more
>comfortable for MALE riders????
>

I would reccomend the DeSota saddle for a start. You may be able to find
one used for a reasonable price.

Truman

Truman Prevatt
Mystic "The Horse form Hell" Storm with a lille hellion on the way
The Rockman, a.k.a Misty Jr.
Jordy - Finaly getting his shot

Sarasota, FL

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