How did you get into racing?

[Honu]

Originally Posted by kentuckyrosesinmay

You know, it's funny that you say that because other riders at my barn think that it is wierd when I do this on my hunters across pastures at a hand gallop. I'm not so wierd after all...LOL. I need to get an exercise saddle...

Just get a leather punch and put more holes in the stirrup leathers,you can jack them up as short as you want . The shorter you ride the stronger your legs will become , pretty soon youll be crouching down like your working one when you are flying across the field.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by Honu

Just get a leather punch and put more holes in the stirrup leathers,you can jack them up as short as you want . The shorter you ride the stronger your legs will become , pretty soon youll be crouching down like your working one when you are flying across the field.

Yeah, props to you guys. It is way different riding like that than the classical way. I think that it is harder to ride like you all do. You don't have nearly the security, and your balance has to be just right. I love it though. It gives you a free feeling. Oh yeah, and I have children's leathers on the saddle that I use to gallop around in, but the saddle has knee rolls and blocks. I've raised the leathers up by degrees though. It's tough and it BURNS. I'm glad I'm so light because it makes it easier on my legs.