jambolet
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I have been learning to ride a horse now for nearly six months, having one 30 min lesson each week. My instructor is constantly telling me that I am moving to far forward in the saddle and my lower legs always go out of position, so affecting my balance especially when rising trot. I have found that however my seat and stirrups are adjusted the ride is never comfortable and the Wintec saddle on the horse is rock hard; almost like riding on a block of concrete, being slightly demotivated and going forward I decided to try another riding school and a different horse to see.
The horse riding at the new school could have not been more different, the saddle was incredibly comfortable, and my balance and leg positioning was spot on and I did not feel that my legs were being torn off after constantly trying to correct an unnatural position, generally my seat in the leather saddle felt much more secure.
The Wintec saddle I understand is made of a synthetic type material and the one at the new school is made of leather. The stirrup positions on the two saddles are completely different, on the Wintec you have to force your leg into an unnatural position to apply leg aids and on the leather saddle, you hardly have to move your leg at all as the position is far more natural, the leather saddle gave a far superior and safer ride.
I am now in the process of changing riding schools but am curious to know if Is there is some problem with Wintex saddles giving an exceptionally hard ride and forcing riders into a slightly unbalanced forward position.
The horse riding at the new school could have not been more different, the saddle was incredibly comfortable, and my balance and leg positioning was spot on and I did not feel that my legs were being torn off after constantly trying to correct an unnatural position, generally my seat in the leather saddle felt much more secure.
The Wintec saddle I understand is made of a synthetic type material and the one at the new school is made of leather. The stirrup positions on the two saddles are completely different, on the Wintec you have to force your leg into an unnatural position to apply leg aids and on the leather saddle, you hardly have to move your leg at all as the position is far more natural, the leather saddle gave a far superior and safer ride.
I am now in the process of changing riding schools but am curious to know if Is there is some problem with Wintex saddles giving an exceptionally hard ride and forcing riders into a slightly unbalanced forward position.