Bruising from english saddle?

PizzazzandMe · 11-28-2004, 04:33 PM

I used to have a problem with the stirrup leathers pinching my legs. My instructor said it was because I was wearing flare leg jeans, and they bunched up and caused the leathers to pinch for some reason. That was a long time ago so I don't really remember much about it. Also today I was riding in a saddle that was too small for me with flare leg jeans and they were pinching a little bit. Does your saddle fit you right? Maybe it's too small for you. If not you could just get tall boots, chaps, or half-chaps.

Moostang · 11-29-2004, 06:03 AM

Hmm I have never got brusing from my english saddles and I ride in my ariats or even tennis shoes. However I do have a western saddle that pinches me, but I still can't figure out why, I think it is because it is to small.

JumpsxGlory · 11-29-2004, 07:04 AM

I have never gotten bruises on my knee's but sence you are a western rider I would say it's because you're not use to the english saddle and/or you're getting pinched.

lovemyshy · 11-29-2004, 07:25 AM

Thanks guys, now I don't feel like such a tool. LOL. Ya, I will try wearing something that protects my legs when I try english next time. I will also be more aware of my leg positioning. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one that gets pinched!!

11-28-2004, 04:33 PM	#21
PizzazzandMe Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,295 Images: 64	I used to have a problem with the stirrup leathers pinching my legs. My instructor said it was because I was wearing flare leg jeans, and they bunched up and caused the leathers to pinch for some reason. That was a long time ago so I don't really remember much about it. Also today I was riding in a saddle that was too small for me with flare leg jeans and they were pinching a little bit. Does your saddle fit you right? Maybe it's too small for you. If not you could just get tall boots, chaps, or half-chaps. __________________ ~Chloe~ ~Sugar~ 13.2hh silver bay mare

11-29-2004, 06:03 AM	#22
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,799 Images: 680 Blog Entries: 55	Hmm I have never got brusing from my english saddles and I ride in my ariats or even tennis shoes. However I do have a western saddle that pinches me, but I still can't figure out why, I think it is because it is to small. __________________ Don't poke bears... give them honey! http://moostangproductions.com

11-29-2004, 07:04 AM	#23
JumpsxGlory Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,696 Images: 1014 Blog Entries: 2	I have never gotten bruises on my knee's but sence you are a western rider I would say it's because you're not use to the english saddle and/or you're getting pinched. __________________ 2008 USA Olympic Equestrian Team "I had an uncle who was kicked in the head by a horse"... "What happened to him?".... "He got into politics!" Carpe Diem (Ollie): TB Dressage gelding Member of Dressage Club!

11-29-2004, 07:25 AM	#24
lovemyshy Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2,272 Images: 310 Blog Entries: 4	Thanks guys, now I don't feel like such a tool. LOL. Ya, I will try wearing something that protects my legs when I try english next time. I will also be more aware of my leg positioning. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one that gets pinched!! __________________ *I've learned that when you have kids, trying to clean the house is like trying to nail jello to a tree!!!!* *Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth!!!*

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