--- Janice McDonald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do you think because I am fat, that I need to rig my saddle differently? tivar's girth was very snug at the start of the ride and very loose at the end.<<
Does it have the hard use stirrups? What size shims are in your pad? Is it the Skito made for the Sensation? I talked with Kaaren Jorden on the phone yesterday about me and Whisper. Because of my weight, I have to keep the hard use style stirrups, but I am getting the easier ones. I must say, that before I mount up, I overtighten the girth, only because I know the padding will give when I get on, so the girth will loosen up shortly because of that. I do use a breast collar, and I needed it Saturday on my Endurance ride because we did some hills. At the halfway point (15 miles) I did have to re-adjust the saddle and pad - the pad had slipped back a bit. I do not plan on using a crupper, however. Kaaren is very knowdgeable and full of information, so I would suggest you talk to her. Here is her website: http://www.kaarenjordan.com/ I didn't want to go treeless with Whisper, I just had the Sensation for Foxi and I figure Andi will go in it eventually, but I am tired of wasting money on treed saddles that don't fit a year later!! Susan in NV Happy High Desert Trails Susan in NV Nevermore Ranch http://users.oasisol.com/nevermore/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
