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23.1 | Not a saddleseat rider, tho'! | BOOVX2::MANDILE | Life hand ya lemons? Make Lemonade! | Mon Apr 06 1992 11:48 | 1 |
| I *love* the outfit....especially the derby! (:
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23.2 | | MPO::ROBINSON | You have HOW MANY cats??!! | Mon Apr 06 1992 13:24 | 13 |
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I have shown saddleseat, but not because I like it. It's
the `required' style for my breed. It's like riding on a
piece of polished cardboard.... =(
I managed to compromise and get a sidesaddle/saddleseat
suit so I can ride aside in my classes. I like the flashiness
of it, to answer your question, but personallyI feel it is
the least secure seat to ride at.
Sherry
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23.3 | | CSC32::M_HOEPNER | the Year of Jubilee... | Mon Apr 06 1992 16:40 | 18 |
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I ride both hunt seat and saddle seat. And I like both for specific
reasons.
Riding a good gaited horse to me is as big a kick as riding a good
hunter. And I like the excitement of showing gaited horses. The
really good ones tend to be 'on the edge' and enjoy showing off their
style and ego. And that attitude is catching.
I really miss my old park horse who used to go around the arena like
he was the only horse on earth--and I miss the business of the more
people whooped and hollered and clapped the higher and stronger he would
go. (The audience participation is fun. And getting to do a victory
lap is fun--something I miss with showing hunter and jumpers.)
I have ridden in over fences classes that were a lot less aerobic
exercise than riding a gaited horse through a class.
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23.4 | GREAT FUN | ASABET::NICKERSON | KATHIE NICKERSON 223-2025 | Tue Apr 07 1992 09:29 | 13 |
| I agree with the last note....I get a big kick out of the motion.
As far as the saddle goes...you are right Sherry. I cheat a little
though by using "spoiler" over the saddle. It not only helps with
the slippage but it helps my back...not as much jarring on the "more
mature" bones.
The mare I ride is 16 but you would never know it. She loves to go;
she is never out of control. The more you cheer the more motion
she gets....she really gets me going.
Kathie
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