I noticed that this Torsion saddle slipped a little once before, but I've ridden in it several times. I'm pretty sure it hasn't slipped every time - I think I'm a LITTLE more observant than that. So, what was different today, and maybe the other time it slipped?
I checked everything today to see what might have changed. I know I've used the same girth at least once...was it the time it slipped? I can't say for sure. So, I started examining the girth in detail. It's a leather girth, with elastic on both ends. I more often than not use the Wintec stretch-throughout type girths. Would the neoprene-like material of the Wintecs make THAT much difference, compared to leather? Then I noticed something else that I had missed before. This leather girth has elastic on both ends...however, the buckles are attached to the elastic with leather reinforcements...and the leather is stitched down almost the full length of the elastic. There is virtually no stretch left in the girth! I can't believe I was using a no-stretch girth! And I really can't believe that someone would go to the trouble to add elastic ends, and then reinforce them with non-stretch leather...Duh. Oh well, I guess I've learned to check behind every tack design. Just for good measure, I also pulled out the semi-rigid rubber cantle form, and stuffed it with quilt batting type material. Hopefully, that will conform to his back much better, even though that may not have been the problem. Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
