[IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread Kaaren Jordan
The Burr Pad is no longer available because Dana is too busy to make each one as she did before & the materials cost skyrocketed . What Dana rec. now to duplicate the Burr is a Skito Sensation Dryback pad with 100% wool bottom/3/4" firm Equalizer foam ($225.00 +SH USF), with Sensation 1/4" hosp

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread Virginia Tupper
On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 3:40 PM, Kaaren Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > very close to the Burr Pad which > is no longer available. > Why isn't the Burr pad available anymore? Is there something to replace it? V

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread pyramid
On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 06:32:12PM +0200, Skise wrote: > > as a rider and teacher i have one thing i LOVE LOVE LOVE about the fixed > > stirrups: they stay where they are when you drop your stirrups. > > [...] > > For me that's just why I dislike the fixed stirrups. If I want to work > without st

[IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread Kaaren Jordan
Janice: The pad I would rec.for your weight & climate would be the Skito Dryback/100% wool bottom/with 3/4" FIRM foam with 1/4" felt liners. I don't think you need new internal panels yet as your saddle is about 1 year old. Some people in your climate do really well with the Sensation Nomad lin

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread Janice McDonald
> > Kaaren, could you e-mail me privately about the cost > of a new pad with inserts (1/2", I think??) and new > pads for my saddle. Thanks, > me too Kaaren. I can claim it on my taxes. just kidding. about the last part. not the first part. Janice -- even good horses have bad days sometimes

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread Skise
[EMAIL PROTECTED] kirjoitti: > as a rider and teacher i have one thing i LOVE LOVE LOVE about the fixed > stirrups: they stay where they are when you drop your stirrups. so if > you are working without stirrups (say to get one leg a long way back > for a hind-end cue without a whip, or to practic

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread susan cooper
--- Kaaren Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> If you can get used to the endurance stirrup attachment, it is the best for any kind of distance riding according to Dana.<< I do not find my hard use stirrups restricting in the least. I am probably one of those that likes the "keeping my leg in

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread pyramid
On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 07:06:34AM -0700, Kaaren Jordan wrote: > The endurance set up eliminates the pressure from the stirrup attachment at > the top which is triangulated through the internal rigging via the hard use > buckle with hard use. Putting it at the bottom eliminates any top pressure. >

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread Janice McDonald
On 3/27/08, Kaaren Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The endurance set up eliminates the pressure from the stirrup attachment at > the top which is triangulated through the internal rigging via the hard use > buckle with hard use. Putting it at the bottom eliminates any top pressure. > The downs

[IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread Kaaren Jordan
The endurance set up eliminates the pressure from the stirrup attachment at the top which is triangulated through the internal rigging via the hard use buckle with hard use. Putting it at the bottom eliminates any top pressure. The downside is that it restricts leg swing/movement..which can be a g

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread Janice McDonald
my medi cheval pad seems to work pretty good, and the hard use stirrups in combo with a fitting breast collar seems to have stopped the slipping problem entirely which I have experienced with every treeless I have ever owned, several brands. Janice -- even good horses have bad days sometimes.

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-27 Thread Virginia Tupper
On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 1:01 AM, Kaaren Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >picture of the endurance stirrup hanger< > > Look on my web-site:kaarenjordan.com. I think it's under Sensation pictures > or accessories. My husband just revamped my siteso you may have to hunt > around a bit. Fou

[IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-26 Thread Kaaren Jordan
>picture of the endurance stirrup hanger< Look on my web-site:kaarenjordan.com. I think it's under Sensation pictures or accessories. My husband just revamped my siteso you may have to hunt around a bit. Kaaren

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-26 Thread Virginia Tupper
On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 7:19 PM, Kaaren Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >OR preferably the > endurance leathers which attach to the base of the flap with no velcro > stirrup attachment under the seat. Is there a photo of this online somewhere? I haven't seen it before. Thanks, V

[IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-26 Thread Kaaren Jordan
>Sensation stirrup hangers be CONTRIBUTING FACTORS to white hairs in endurance< Dana rec. that riders who do endurance use ONLY hard use OR preferably the endurance leathers which attach to the base of the flap with no velcro stirrup attachment under the seat. ..much better for reduction of pot

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-26 Thread pyramid
On Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 01:09:29PM -0500, Janice McDonald wrote: > Vicka, and I think Susan from nevada, mentioned that the stirrup > hanger was causing white spots? I was wondering why they would do > that, in what circumstances. If it was pressure, then seems would be > white spots on the back?

Re: [IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-26 Thread Janice McDonald
Vicka, and I think Susan from nevada, mentioned that the stirrup hanger was causing white spots? I was wondering why they would do that, in what circumstances. If it was pressure, then seems would be white spots on the back? What "pressure" would cause this? Someone else in a post alluded to wh

[IceHorses] Re: Sensation Stirrup Hanger

2008-03-26 Thread Kaaren Jordan
Janice: What do you mean the Sensation stirrup hanger rubbing??? Rubbing you inner thigh, rubbing the flap & making a merk...or something else???Each would have a different solution. You could also call me (805)688-2503 for more individual problem solving if you are having an issue..or I ha