>>> all I can think of is if it was caused by the stirrups being free, maybe >>> from standing in the stirrups for stuff? posting or jumping or something??
Cary and I both ride with the free-hanging stirrups, and Cary weighs over 235. And, btw, we shouldn't "stand in the stirrups" when we post to the trot. In my riding lessons over the years, I've had to spend certain amounts of time posting and two-pointing without stirrups. My daughter's instructor had her even cantering and going over jumps without stirrups. I've always had a horrible habit of bracing my ankles when I ride, but I've gotten much better at it - finally. I cringe a little when people talk about the tiny and flexible Sensation butterfly piece causing white marks on their horse's backs. How much weight are they putting in their stirrups? Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.13/1165 - Release Date: 12/2/2007 8:34 PM
