07-01-2011, 11:28 AM
Quote:The saddle has to work in conjuction with the bit, bridle, breaching and breast straps and the girth. All of these areas are worthy of detailed staudy. Perhaps a start could be separate threads on RAT.
Sadly I don't think they should be on seperate threads - certainly not the bridle and the saddle. The fact that they have been discussed seperately is part of the problem I feel (Although I can't find any discussion on the bridle in any of my references except to say how severe the bit is - which it doesn't necessarily have to be in the right hands).
It would be akin to discussing the armour and armament on a tank seperate to the power pack and turret. One influences the other and both together are essential for an efficient and effective fighting platform.
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
