tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post5380467296749073077..comments2024-02-17T02:33:59.962-08:00Comments on Adventures of a Horse Crazed Mind: The English Saddle- An instrument of torture.Chelsihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05045101705493626989noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-47091701602525909742010-11-30T13:55:04.578-08:002010-11-30T13:55:04.578-08:00Must be a cheap English saddle - the kind used to ...Must be a cheap English saddle - the kind used to torture riding students ha ha. The REAL English saddles are comfy and plush leather and will cost you as much as a fine couch. <br /><br />Keep up the hard work. If you can ride English you can ride anything!Donnahttp://www.spanishvisionfarm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-84117952515631065462010-01-29T21:49:06.000-08:002010-01-29T21:49:06.000-08:00Just remember that its good exercise!Just remember that its good exercise!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-33370066790931823132010-01-28T21:37:56.307-08:002010-01-28T21:37:56.307-08:00Ha ha! You poor thing. I will be feeling your pain...Ha ha! You poor thing. I will be feeling your pain soon, I'm afraid. Tried to do some squats this week in prep. Highly doubt that will help.<br />Ah, I remember those two-points from my h/j lessons! I also had to post SO LONG without stirrups, it killed me. It does make the legs though!<br />If I don't like the saddleseat, I might end up doing some huntseat. I'm staying positive I'll like the SS, though!<br />Can't wait to see pics of Jewel.Pony Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464088874054923635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-27250388662759174002010-01-28T15:58:39.965-08:002010-01-28T15:58:39.965-08:00Not to worry - you won't even notice the it al...Not to worry - you won't even notice the it all becomes old news to your muscles...<br /><br />And the saddle will become more comfortable than a western saddle when you get used to it - sounds hard to believe right? But it will.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029307154132762913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-60861105847028034632010-01-28T10:10:07.537-08:002010-01-28T10:10:07.537-08:00While my English saddle is extremely comfortable, ...While my English saddle is extremely comfortable, I totally agree with you regarding the pain! Even though I am in pretty good shape and can ride rough for hours in a Western saddle, just 30 minutes in my English saddle kills me! I feel the burn for days. Can't wait to see pictures of your new pony!Mama Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069603306760645701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-38946754441795109442010-01-28T08:47:09.391-08:002010-01-28T08:47:09.391-08:00I sure know the feeling of wanting your muscles to...I sure know the feeling of wanting your muscles to do things they just plain can't do.<br /><br />After two years off from riding, the first time I got back on a horse I felt like a toddler, my legs were bumping around and I couldn't hold steady. I took up yoga to remain in shape between riding.<br /><br />The best cure? Ride, ride, RIDE!<br /><br />Can't wait to see pictures of Jewel.Jaykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110759928830480886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-77009972831182708462010-01-28T06:23:47.933-08:002010-01-28T06:23:47.933-08:00I know that feeling. When I learned to ride horse...I know that feeling. When I learned to ride horses (some 20 years ago) I started with english, and a short couple of years later I switched to western. About 15 years after riding western I went and took a few english lessons again and oh my Lord I was in pain!!! It felt impossible to make my legs do what the instructor wanted them to do!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804071875411766159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-15889224730691589342010-01-28T06:10:52.437-08:002010-01-28T06:10:52.437-08:00Keep with it, it does get better.Keep with it, it does get better.Cactus Jack Splashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241651708232327588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-11466444881756740602010-01-28T05:51:41.451-08:002010-01-28T05:51:41.451-08:00You crack me up. I love riding English. But you ar...You crack me up. I love riding English. But you are right, when it's been a while your body feels it. You'll get it!! And to second what someone else said......wait until posting with no stirups!!:)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155749395336824191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-33286323947843768492010-01-28T05:17:49.015-08:002010-01-28T05:17:49.015-08:00True about getting into shape! I actually ride my...True about getting into shape! I actually ride my barrel horse in my English saddle so I can keep some leg strength up! I'm so excited for you and glad that you're back in the saddle again.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290776916085658669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-78195593509034479202010-01-28T04:50:36.297-08:002010-01-28T04:50:36.297-08:00It might hurt now but wait til you see what great ...It might hurt now but wait til you see what great looking legs you'll get from this! Riding in an English saddle is a great way to get it all in shape. Have fun.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-43905103497297717262010-01-28T03:33:28.049-08:002010-01-28T03:33:28.049-08:00Yeah, if you can walk today LOL! Can't wait to...Yeah, if you can walk today LOL! Can't wait to see pix of Jewel.Leah Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158981037468411293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578616175371417043.post-19317134406504956512010-01-27T22:26:07.043-08:002010-01-27T22:26:07.043-08:00Wait until you enter the stage of posting without ...Wait until you enter the stage of posting without stirrups. hehe<br /><br />When do the jumping lessons start!!! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!txtriggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165396761654165021noreply@blogger.com