Karen Thomas wrote: >>>> Do you use anything to close the gap in your leathers when using hard use >>>> (i.e., leather covers, sheepskins, etc.)? >>>> >>>> You know, my first impression was that the gap the hard-use option makes >>>> might be dangerous, but after I think about it, is it really? I'm not >>>> sure. >>>> Won't the stirrup leathers be pressed right next to your legs? Is it THAT >>>> likely that something would get caught there? I'm sure there's a way - >>>> there always is. >>>> It just seems that the gap is extra wide on this saddle...maybe due to the heaviness of the EZ Ride stirrup? I'm not sure either. Even though most of the leather will be against my leg, there is still that bit between the hard use buckle and where you thread the leather through the stirrup. Looking forward to seeing your pics as I may have it rigged up wrong.
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