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Post by spotti on Mar 18, 2009 11:00:08 GMT
 I am shocked! (hence title lol) I've finally found a use for my old treeless saddle - the one that's never going near another horse as long as we both shall live...it's now a saddle-seat/chair and it's soooooo comfy! I've plonked it on my big squishy chair in my uni room, propped it up with pillows and am currently sat on it, feet in stirrups, and honestly my back has never felt so good when sat infront of a computer! Because I'm obviously in a riding position, my heels, hips and elbows are just about in alignment, my back is straight but relaxed and my stomach muscles are also relaxed yet working with my back to support my upright postion. My shoulders are just as they would be when riding (i.e. sliding over one another but relaxed) and the feeling is awesome! BUT the reason I am shocked is not because of the saddle-chair, but its because I can see just how out of line the saddle is! No wonder it b*ggered up Faith's back like it did  !! The front panels are a good 1cm out of line - the left one is atleast 1cm further forward than the right one and the padding feels all uneven (easily remedied with more pillows  ) but its no wonder Faith drifted when ridden...I always thought she did that becasue of a) me sitting wonky or b) her pelvis but it seems that it was the saddle that did all of that all by itself!!!! I am so shocked to see just how bad it is! I feel so bad for putting it on my precious girly's back and exepcting her to let me ride in it  It's safe to say its never going near another horse's back for as long as we both shall live (the saddle and myself lol). It's only job in life now is to be used as a new computer chair to save my back and to subconciously improve my riding postiion  I may need to take pictures just to show you all... *wonders why she STILL can't spell...after all this time you'd think I'd learn to use the spellchecker!!*
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Post by spotti on Mar 18, 2009 11:03:54 GMT
(I can't wait for my freeform now becasue these stirrup bars are waaaaaaaaaay too far forward for a comfortable 'classic' position...)
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Post by Becca on Mar 18, 2009 11:55:41 GMT
Haha recycling at it's best spotti!
how long till freeform day?
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Post by spotti on Mar 18, 2009 12:27:52 GMT
Erm...not too sure actually...no money appears to have gone from my bank so that means the deposit hasn't been taken out so I guess that means its not been ordered yet...  I keep meaning to find out what's happening and when we can expect the new comfy armchair ( ) but I've got tonnes of work to do at the moment that I just haven't had time to chase it up. All of my assignments are pretty much done and will be handed in by next friday so I'll get on the case after then. Can't wait for it to arrive! We need to get the all clear from Lisa (the chiropractor) first though... |
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Post by Becca on Mar 18, 2009 12:30:59 GMT
try see if the chiro can come when you have the saddle, mine was very interested to see my saddle, she had seen bern ridden in his old one and though the freeform suited him wonderfully. His weakest point was his middle, always built his shoulders, neck and bum fine, but not till the freeform did he manage to pull it all together. excited for you  |
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Post by spotti on Mar 18, 2009 12:44:43 GMT
Well Lisa is coming to see us on the 8th of april when we're back home for easter and I don't think the saddle will have arrived by then, but I've got a feeling Faith is going to need a few check-ups (which we didn't manage last time as life was just too hectic) 'cos she's not 'out' as such, she's just not right...I think its something to do with her pelvic muscles and possibly something to do with her hips (she's really clicky in them). She might have to stay at home after easter so she can be checked on etc without all the fuss of travelling etc BUT if she needs special treatment, such as massage or even riding, then she really needs to be with me as I'm currently the only one in my family who can ride her (not because she's bad, but my mum doesn't ride, my dad would end up losing his temper and smacking her or falling off if she spooks/rears/tests his balance lol - its a male thing I think - and my sister has a bad back and hasn't ridden for well over a year because of it, so basically its down to me!). I've got my fingers crossed that she'll be ok and can come straight back with me after the hols are over OR that if she needs riding/working then weekends will be sufficient...I've not got my hopes up on the last one, but its an option. I'd really rather not leave her 'out' any longer than necessary though. Oh, life is being complicated again!!!  |
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!! The front panels are a good 1cm out of line - the left one is atleast 1cm further forward than the right one and the padding feels all uneven (easily remedied with more pillows 
) but its no wonder Faith drifted when ridden...I always thought she did that becasue of a) me sitting wonky or b) her pelvis but it seems that it was the saddle that did all of that all by itself!!!! 
It's safe to say its never going near another horse's back for as long as we both shall live (the saddle and myself lol). It's only job in life now is to be used as a new computer chair to save my back and to subconciously improve my riding postiion 
Always saddle your own horse
