tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post6412969605539060826..comments2023-10-08T09:37:18.894-04:00Comments on Endurance Granny: The length of your leathersJacke Reynoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13576351940350712538noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-13309212395270335892010-04-30T05:51:55.077-04:002010-04-30T05:51:55.077-04:00Lida,
I have arthritic knees. They work better s...Lida,<br /><br />I have arthritic knees. They work better straight than bent.All Who Wanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811193190492037859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-15716312612925466542010-04-29T12:46:22.976-04:002010-04-29T12:46:22.976-04:00I used to think the answer to my problems in the s...I used to think the answer to my problems in the saddle was longer and longer stirrups (to mimic bareback) but Now I've started to shorten them back up again and I'm finding it much more confortable. My dressage instructor actually had my shorten my leathers by a hole, because she says that proper leg position comes before being able to lengthen the leg and lengthening the leg is NOT the same as lengthening the stirrup to the point where the leg is no utilizing the stirrup properly. <br /><br />Glad you are playing around with different things. Hopefully you will find your perfect combination of gear and adjustments!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-58279938706045341842010-04-29T11:06:27.195-04:002010-04-29T11:06:27.195-04:00Length definitely has an impact. I sometimes adjus...Length definitely has an impact. I sometimes adjust based on Doc's energy levels. :-) <br /><br />Also, if you have sore knees and ankles, I would be checking into balance of saddle, fit of saddle, stirrup length, tension in your body, etc. I never realized how important saddle fit and balance was for the rider until I started riding in a western saddle. I was OK for a couple of hours, but longer than that - everything got sore. I was thinking of my horse - western saddle - more surface area, better for his back. I got a nice one that I thought had pretty good balance, but I can ride all day in my inexpensive little wintec (and I even use regular stirrups), but not my western saddle. Lucky for me, my wintec seems to be working for Doc too - no sore back yet and I am comfy all day - tired maybe, but not sore.Lidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16180412872582610336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2920971397380941204.post-31999688044717925402010-04-29T08:30:03.971-04:002010-04-29T08:30:03.971-04:00It will feel more comforatble for faster gaits too...It will feel more comforatble for faster gaits too. You can lift yourself up off her back easier. I am very particular about my stirrup length. Can't be too long nor too short! I'd rather have no stirrups at all if they aren't just the right length.<br /><br />MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com