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heh, and here I was all excited to talk about beer.

You might be able to get it online – I haven’t checked into it for PBR but some programs can be be viewed real time over the net.

[Berta]

I’m a little bit late coming into this discussion but I’ve got a suggestion.

I worked with horses for most of my youth and had a bunch of equipment around when I got into oxen. I’ve been using a bareback pad on my boys with a thick saddle pad (western style) under it. The bareback pad is suede and gives me good grip while the heavy saddle pad underneath helps to make the spine less uncomfortable under my butt.
One wears a halter and a curb chain attached to reins (NO bit) for stearing, the other goes with nothing on his head, just a short crop to use like a goad – touch the neck to have him turn, forhead to stop.

I agree with the need for a crupper if you’re going to be doing a lot of riding. After 45 min or so, I usually have to hop off and re-adjust the setup ‘caus it’s moving up his shoulders.

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