Posted 2017-01-12 2:45 PM Subject: RE: Fenders coming through jockey?
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It's called in seat rigging, it's been around for a while. I don't own one personally but yes, I've heard it does free you leg up considerably and properly designed and well made does not pinch.
Posted 2017-01-12 2:50 PM Subject: RE: Fenders coming through jockey?
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Seat rig saddles are great for day workers and breaking colts. they allow you to get your feet out in front of you and by the horses shoulder. They do not pinch, grab, and are the most comfortable saddle you will ever ride in. Once you go to a seat rig you rarely ever go back to traditional fenders. They are thinner and longer than regular fenders. Less bulk and ease of motion.
Posted 2017-01-12 4:17 PM Subject: RE: Fenders coming through jockey?
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I love mine. It was ordered by mistake, I had won a saddle and could customize it the way I wanted. By the time my order got through to the company building the saddle the part where I asked my fenders be under the jockey got left out.
I was hesitant to keep it because I heard a lot of mixed reviews where people said they pinched. I decided to give it a try. I love it. I can get my feet where ever they need to be. I think if you bought one that's seat was too small it may be pinch but mine fits perfectly and I don't have that issue.
Posted 2017-01-13 2:44 AM Subject: RE: Fenders coming through jockey?
With people getting bigger and weighing more this will help the ones with big thighs to
sit comfortably centered in the saddle.
Notice also the pommel or swell has been shaved to be more narrow and the breast collar
D rings are lower which prohibits jerking the saddle downward as a stride is taken ..
As you know English and several brands of western saddles have metal fender placements
to move from a 7/8's to a 3/4 setup if needed ...
Being able to move any stirrup//fender all depends on how you sit a saddle ...
if your knees are bent and you sit on your rear it is nearly impossible for the rider
to swing feet to shoulders of the horse ...
Fenders coming through jockey?
