> have you tried riding him bareback? this isn't a permanent solution > (i think it overstresses the spine, not to mention the rider's crotch > --vicka
well, not a very good solution for people who trail ride long hours... or outside an arena at all... my horse tossed me a week ago because my husband unhooked the electric wire and without thinking tossed it aside toward my horses feet and he spun. Things happen, especially outside arenas, even on very short rides! I have ridden bareback a few times, in a roundpen, in my yard, but only on my Jas who is a horse that hates to move quickly under any circumstances... and as you said, its not good for the spine... Janice -- yipie tie yie yo
