JONNI’S JAUNTS
Timely tips for riders on the road, in camp and on the trail Tips & Photos by Jonni Jewell
If
you are going to use a saddlepack or saddle- bags, consider a few things to keep your
horse happy and reduce your chances of mak- ing him rubbed or sore. T e larger the packs, the more stuff we oſt en try to jam into them. A set of large saddle bags tossed across the back of the saddle may very well carry a large picnic lunch for you and your friends, including refresh- ing beverages, but all that weight adds up. T e loins of a horse’s back can be made sore fairly easily. Too much weight in that area or uneven pressure are common causes. So not only do you not want huge packs, but make sure they are balanced, with even weight on both sides. If you use a single cantle pack, take care that it is not shiſt ed off to one side. Next time we will focus on ways to stabilize pommel packs.
FOOTMAN CANTLE: One of the handiest things saddle- makers can put on a trail saddle are footman’s loops. You can order them online and install them yourself. I have them on the back of my cantle and on the front of my pommel. I’ve also installed them on the back of an English saddle. T ey are roughly an inch wide, and you can at ach most saddle pack straps through them. T ey will screw into almost any saddletree. If you are unsure about how to proceed, contact the saddlemaker or seek a saddle shop to help you. Helpful hint: Use a smaller drill bit than the screw to drill out a pre-hole before screwing in the wood screw to hold it in place.
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