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Post by carolinec on Mar 26, 2009 19:45:58 GMT -1
I think the stirrup length will definitely help you Linda  I had the opposite problem on Sam. I originally rode with my knees tucked under my chin when I first got Sam as I felt I was too tall for him. Over the years I think I've gone down about 5 holes! Once you find the correct length for yourself I think it will make a big difference. |
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Post by zeldalithgow on Mar 27, 2009 11:11:02 GMT -1
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Post by dalesponyrider on Mar 27, 2009 13:11:20 GMT -1
Well if you are talking rubbish then I'm thinking rubbish too Zelda! LOL! I wondered about these too.
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Post by harveydales on Mar 27, 2009 13:28:50 GMT -1
Linda, it was using those that started off all my ankle problems a few years ago! I sold them and firmly believe it's not a good idea to use any form of external force, however slight, to correct position when you are older and with arthritic/joint problems.
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Post by valerie n scout on Mar 27, 2009 14:07:48 GMT -1
oohh they look nift................., I havnt answered to help, as i ride with my legs too far forward,lol, so didnt think I could be of any help whatsoever xxx hope those straps help tho x
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Post by zeldalithgow on Mar 27, 2009 15:37:17 GMT -1
That's interesting Pam, maybe not such a good idea then
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Post by harveydales on Mar 27, 2009 15:47:17 GMT -1
Zelda, it might just be me but I was so cross with myself for trying them. Now I just accept what I am, do my best but Harvey has to compramise too.
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Post by SuzieP on Mar 29, 2009 15:15:30 GMT -1
I think Pam's right. I once met a riding instructor who was also a trained physiotherapist and she told me that unless you're put together in the appropriate way it's very difficult to adopt a classical seat naturally and consistently. You can try and force yourself into the right position, but this can cause stresses on other parts of the body. I do feel that balance and lightness is the key to sympathetic riding and that's what I think I prefer to aim for rather than the perfect classical seat, which is nigh on impossible for me to achieve.
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Post by nars on Apr 2, 2009 19:20:32 GMT -1
I think that makes sense, Sue. We have to work with what God gave us rather than trying to fix our bodes into positions that cause more joint stress.
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Post by southerner on Apr 9, 2009 21:17:21 GMT -1
After watching someone ride tonight - realised her saddle was out - it was slightly higher at the back, pusing her forward and making her legs move back, cured by borrowing a front riser pad within a few minutes!
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Post by SuzieP on Apr 11, 2009 20:03:35 GMT -1
I think Julie makes a very good point. My seat was affected by a new saddle which had the stirrup bars set much further back than I was used to and as a consequence my leg slipped back all the time. I never did get used to it and had to traded it in for a different saddle.
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