On 2/9/07, Karen Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The newer EZ-rides have a fat slightly springy cover over the bolt that is > supposed to add still more shock absorption. The loop of the Webber won't > fit over that. What I tried this last time is sliding the bolt through a > piece of 1/2" (I think that's the size) plastic tubing (like they sell for > fish tank pumps - they carry it at Lowe's). The plastic tubing will fit > through the loop in the Webbers. This isn't necessary if you use normal > stirrup leathers.
You should use the grey high pressure outdoor PVC pipe, the other stuff isn't strong enough and could shatter or break. I believe I still have 6 or 8 sets of replacement tops that I could bring when we ever get together. I don't think the pipe breaking is going to cause a fall or anything like that since the bolt will hold, but it could potentially injure the horse. Canadian Trail House sells replacement tops for the EZ Rides. She sold them so you could have one set of EZ Rides and use them for different sized leathers. Steph -- "Brutality begins where skill ends." "Correctly understood, work at the lunge line is indispensable for rider and horse from the very beginning through the highest levels." Von Niendorff
