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gt1cm2
Location: Wellington
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 Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:50 am Chinese Saddle |
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Not that I would intend to do this but this saddle would make an interesting example to base a period one off although I imgaine for the horse that it would be blimmin uncomfortable let alone for the rider!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Antiques-collectables/Furniture-woodenware/Furniture/19001949/auction-201289297.htm
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Eachan
Location: Wellington
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:58 pm |
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My ass hurts just looking at those big metal bits on the seat...
Though I have read something about wooden saddles that had no soft covering, and apparently one simply stood in the stirrups the whole time or something... either way rather them than me  |
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BigMac
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| Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:34 am |
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One would assume quite a bit of padding but given that its the chinese who have tractor pulls using there scrotum and other tough guy events whoknows.
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Chevalier
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| Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:38 pm |
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| Quote: | | apparently one simply stood in the stirrups the whole time |
I heard the same and it is similar to bike racing where one stands a lot too, using only the upper legs to 'steer against the saddle'... |
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