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Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Motorcycle Luggage Racks

Harley 02 FLHTC saddle bag rear guard with bag rails shown, 3 total.Harley 02 FLHTC saddle bag rear guard with bag rails shown, 3 total.Paypal 0 BidUS $60.0011h
YZF R1 1000 Rear seat passenger 02 03 saddle leather sub frame YZFR1YZF R1 1000 Rear seat passenger 02 03 saddle leather sub frame YZFR1PaypalUS $27.007h 23m
86 Suzuki GSXR 750 104361 VT Seat Saddle Front Rear86 Suzuki GSXR 750 104361 VT Seat Saddle Front RearPaypalUS $52.4911h 37m
1988 YAMAHA FZ600 SEAT SADDLE FRONT AND REAR SEAT PAN FOAM FZ 600 1986 1987 19881988 YAMAHA FZ600 SEAT SADDLE FRONT AND REAR SEAT PAN FOAM FZ 600 1986 1987 1988PaypalUS $54.0011h 41m
SUZUKI 93 GSXR1100 GSXR 1100 REAR PASSENGER SEAT SEATS SADDLESUZUKI 93 GSXR1100 GSXR 1100 REAR PASSENGER SEAT SEATS SADDLEPaypalUS $35.001d 7h 9m
1987 YAMAHA VENTURE XVZ1300 REAR SADDLE BAG FENDER1987 YAMAHA VENTURE XVZ1300 REAR SADDLE BAG FENDERPaypalUS $20.001d 16h 49m
1987 YAMAHA VENTURE XVZ1300 REAR SADDLE BAG CHROME 1987 YAMAHA VENTURE XVZ1300 REAR SADDLE BAG CHROME PaypalUS $25.001d 16h 23m
98 Honda CBR900RR CBR900 900RR 900 RR Rear Passenger Seat Saddle Back Yellow  98 Honda CBR900RR CBR900 900RR 900 RR Rear Passenger Seat Saddle Back Yellow PaypalUS $75.991d 8h 45m
YZF 1000 passenger seat 1997 97 rear saddle leather sub frame latch thunderaceYZF 1000 passenger seat 1997 97 rear saddle leather sub frame latch thunderacePaypalUS $30.002d 13h 35m
Yamaha Royal Star Boulevard Stock OEM Passenger Rear Seat Saddle 96-01Yamaha Royal Star Boulevard Stock OEM Passenger Rear Seat Saddle 96-01PaypalUS $149.007h 2m
TRIUMPH 09 2009 675 DAYTONA OEM REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLE SEATSTRIUMPH 09 2009 675 DAYTONA OEM REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLE SEATSPaypalUS $124.001d 7h 11m
Aprilia SR50 Di-Tech, Rear Saddle Cover, or Rear Tailpiece, From 2001, Used  3Aprilia SR50 Di-Tech, Rear Saddle Cover, or Rear Tailpiece, From 2001, Used 3PaypalUS $6.994d 10h 28m
1990 90 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING GL 1500 RIGHT REAR SADDLE BAG CORNER COVER 1990 90 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING GL 1500 RIGHT REAR SADDLE BAG CORNER COVER PaypalUS $30.004d 16h 46m
1990 90 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING GL 1500 LEFT REAR SADDLE BAG CORNER COVER 1990 90 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING GL 1500 LEFT REAR SADDLE BAG CORNER COVER PaypalUS $30.004d 16h 50m
86 XVZ1300 XVZ 1300 Venture rear saddle bag trim covers86 XVZ1300 XVZ 1300 Venture rear saddle bag trim coversPaypalUS $95.003d 9h 58m
02 03 Honda CBR954RR CBR954 CBR 954RR RR Rear Passenger Seat Saddle02 03 Honda CBR954RR CBR954 CBR 954RR RR Rear Passenger Seat SaddlePaypalUS $32.995d 10h 5m
HONDA GOLDWING GL1200 GL1500 Rear Center Saddle Bag REFLECTOR STANLEY 0800HONDA GOLDWING GL1200 GL1500 Rear Center Saddle Bag REFLECTOR STANLEY 0800PaypalUS $24.996d 8h 34m
KAWASAKI 03 ZX12R ZX12 1200 NINJA REAR SEAT SADDLEKAWASAKI 03 ZX12R ZX12 1200 NINJA REAR SEAT SADDLEPaypalUS $149.953d 13h 24m
04 05 06 YAMAHA YZF R1 1000 REAR BACK PASSENGER TANDEM SEAT SADDLE 2005 2006 OEM04 05 06 YAMAHA YZF R1 1000 REAR BACK PASSENGER TANDEM SEAT SADDLE 2005 2006 OEMPaypalUS $75.525d 9h 52m
83 XVZ1200 XVZ 1200 Venture rear saddle bag guard bars83 XVZ1200 XVZ 1200 Venture rear saddle bag guard barsPaypalUS $40.006d 8h 18m
97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW L/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAG97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW L/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAGPaypalUS $39.956d 15h 4m
97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW R/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAG97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW R/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAGPaypalUS $39.956d 15h 4m
DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1100 REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLEDUCATI MULTISTRADA 1100 REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLEPaypalUS $89.995d 15h 48m
07 08 Zx6r rear seat saddle passenger Kawasaki zx6 r zx 6 r 6r07 08 Zx6r rear seat saddle passenger Kawasaki zx6 r zx 6 r 6rPaypalUS $39.996d 20h 31m
GSXR600 GSXR 600 GSXR750 750 Rear Passenger Back Seat Saddle 08/09GSXR600 GSXR 600 GSXR750 750 Rear Passenger Back Seat Saddle 08/09PaypalUS $99.995d 14h 2m
97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW R/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAG97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW R/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAGPaypalUS $59.956d 15h 4m
GL1500 REAR SADDLE BAG REFLECTOR 1988-99 072/0800 EUCGL1500 REAR SADDLE BAG REFLECTOR 1988-99 072/0800 EUCPaypalUS $25.997d 18h 6m
YAMAHA MAXIM XJ700 REAR SEAT SADDLE*NICE*  *FREE SHIP*YAMAHA MAXIM XJ700 REAR SEAT SADDLE*NICE* *FREE SHIP*PaypalUS $74.996d 17h 30m
DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S DS REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLEDUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S DS REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLEPaypalUS $89.996d 14h 22m
APRILIA OEM REAR SADDLE, BLACK PT# AP8129284APRILIA OEM REAR SADDLE, BLACK PT# AP8129284PaypalUS $142.005d 13h 58m
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Knee blocks on a english saddle?


What is the difference in "pencil" knee blocks and "triangular" knee blocks on a jumping saddle? And do rear blocks matter? I've always just ridden in whatever saddle fit the horse so I've never really paid attention to how the blocks fit me. Can someone explain this to me because I am looking to buy a saddle and this is just confusing me.

Knee blocks at the front of the saddle can be small, "pencil" which are often used when you will only jump very small obstacles (or not at all as many breed horses in hunt seat don't really jump!). They are small so as not to interfere with the look of the saddle, but are there in case somebody should pop over a fence or two.

A larger or triangular knee block helps to stabilize your leg more; it keeps your leg from slipping over the front of the saddle when jumping, or when a horse refuses a jump.

A thigh block, which is what the back ones are called, are to keep your leg from slipping too far back when jumping big jumps 4 ft and over.

Save $20 off and purchase of $100 or more!!

It comes down to preference. I know the breed shows that are rail classes have judges that prefer certain brands and styles (Pessoa A/O or Stubben are very popular). The eventers and jumpers are more likely to want a bit more knee roll to help them stay in the saddle over athletic jumps, but I've met "real" jumpers who hate knee rolls because they feel they limit their ability to move in the saddle.

Harley 02 FLHTC saddle bag rear guard with bag rails shown, 3 total.Harley 02 FLHTC saddle bag rear guard with bag rails shown, 3 total.Paypal 0 BidUS $60.0011h
YZF R1 1000 Rear seat passenger 02 03 saddle leather sub frame YZFR1YZF R1 1000 Rear seat passenger 02 03 saddle leather sub frame YZFR1PaypalUS $27.007h 23m
86 Suzuki GSXR 750 104361 VT Seat Saddle Front Rear86 Suzuki GSXR 750 104361 VT Seat Saddle Front RearPaypalUS $52.4911h 37m
1988 YAMAHA FZ600 SEAT SADDLE FRONT AND REAR SEAT PAN FOAM FZ 600 1986 1987 19881988 YAMAHA FZ600 SEAT SADDLE FRONT AND REAR SEAT PAN FOAM FZ 600 1986 1987 1988PaypalUS $54.0011h 41m
SUZUKI 93 GSXR1100 GSXR 1100 REAR PASSENGER SEAT SEATS SADDLESUZUKI 93 GSXR1100 GSXR 1100 REAR PASSENGER SEAT SEATS SADDLEPaypalUS $35.001d 7h 9m
1987 YAMAHA VENTURE XVZ1300 REAR SADDLE BAG FENDER1987 YAMAHA VENTURE XVZ1300 REAR SADDLE BAG FENDERPaypalUS $20.001d 16h 49m
1987 YAMAHA VENTURE XVZ1300 REAR SADDLE BAG CHROME 1987 YAMAHA VENTURE XVZ1300 REAR SADDLE BAG CHROME PaypalUS $25.001d 16h 23m
98 Honda CBR900RR CBR900 900RR 900 RR Rear Passenger Seat Saddle Back Yellow  98 Honda CBR900RR CBR900 900RR 900 RR Rear Passenger Seat Saddle Back Yellow PaypalUS $75.991d 8h 45m
YZF 1000 passenger seat 1997 97 rear saddle leather sub frame latch thunderaceYZF 1000 passenger seat 1997 97 rear saddle leather sub frame latch thunderacePaypalUS $30.002d 13h 35m
Yamaha Royal Star Boulevard Stock OEM Passenger Rear Seat Saddle 96-01Yamaha Royal Star Boulevard Stock OEM Passenger Rear Seat Saddle 96-01PaypalUS $149.007h 2m
TRIUMPH 09 2009 675 DAYTONA OEM REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLE SEATSTRIUMPH 09 2009 675 DAYTONA OEM REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLE SEATSPaypalUS $124.001d 7h 11m
Aprilia SR50 Di-Tech, Rear Saddle Cover, or Rear Tailpiece, From 2001, Used  3Aprilia SR50 Di-Tech, Rear Saddle Cover, or Rear Tailpiece, From 2001, Used 3PaypalUS $6.994d 10h 28m
1990 90 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING GL 1500 RIGHT REAR SADDLE BAG CORNER COVER 1990 90 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING GL 1500 RIGHT REAR SADDLE BAG CORNER COVER PaypalUS $30.004d 16h 46m
1990 90 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING GL 1500 LEFT REAR SADDLE BAG CORNER COVER 1990 90 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING GL 1500 LEFT REAR SADDLE BAG CORNER COVER PaypalUS $30.004d 16h 50m
86 XVZ1300 XVZ 1300 Venture rear saddle bag trim covers86 XVZ1300 XVZ 1300 Venture rear saddle bag trim coversPaypalUS $95.003d 9h 58m
02 03 Honda CBR954RR CBR954 CBR 954RR RR Rear Passenger Seat Saddle02 03 Honda CBR954RR CBR954 CBR 954RR RR Rear Passenger Seat SaddlePaypalUS $32.995d 10h 5m
HONDA GOLDWING GL1200 GL1500 Rear Center Saddle Bag REFLECTOR STANLEY 0800HONDA GOLDWING GL1200 GL1500 Rear Center Saddle Bag REFLECTOR STANLEY 0800PaypalUS $24.996d 8h 34m
KAWASAKI 03 ZX12R ZX12 1200 NINJA REAR SEAT SADDLEKAWASAKI 03 ZX12R ZX12 1200 NINJA REAR SEAT SADDLEPaypalUS $149.953d 13h 24m
04 05 06 YAMAHA YZF R1 1000 REAR BACK PASSENGER TANDEM SEAT SADDLE 2005 2006 OEM04 05 06 YAMAHA YZF R1 1000 REAR BACK PASSENGER TANDEM SEAT SADDLE 2005 2006 OEMPaypalUS $75.525d 9h 52m
83 XVZ1200 XVZ 1200 Venture rear saddle bag guard bars83 XVZ1200 XVZ 1200 Venture rear saddle bag guard barsPaypalUS $40.006d 8h 18m
97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW L/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAG97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW L/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAGPaypalUS $39.956d 15h 4m
97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW R/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAG97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW R/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAGPaypalUS $39.956d 15h 4m
DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1100 REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLEDUCATI MULTISTRADA 1100 REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLEPaypalUS $89.995d 15h 48m
07 08 Zx6r rear seat saddle passenger Kawasaki zx6 r zx 6 r 6r07 08 Zx6r rear seat saddle passenger Kawasaki zx6 r zx 6 r 6rPaypalUS $39.996d 20h 31m
GSXR600 GSXR 600 GSXR750 750 Rear Passenger Back Seat Saddle 08/09GSXR600 GSXR 600 GSXR750 750 Rear Passenger Back Seat Saddle 08/09PaypalUS $99.995d 14h 2m
97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW R/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAG97 HONDA VT110C SHADOW R/H REAR FENDER SADDLE BAGPaypalUS $59.956d 15h 4m
GL1500 REAR SADDLE BAG REFLECTOR 1988-99 072/0800 EUCGL1500 REAR SADDLE BAG REFLECTOR 1988-99 072/0800 EUCPaypalUS $25.997d 18h 6m
YAMAHA MAXIM XJ700 REAR SEAT SADDLE*NICE*  *FREE SHIP*YAMAHA MAXIM XJ700 REAR SEAT SADDLE*NICE* *FREE SHIP*PaypalUS $74.996d 17h 30m
DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S DS REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLEDUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S DS REAR PASSENGER SEAT SADDLEPaypalUS $89.996d 14h 22m
APRILIA OEM REAR SADDLE, BLACK PT# AP8129284APRILIA OEM REAR SADDLE, BLACK PT# AP8129284PaypalUS $142.005d 13h 58m
1987 Kawasaki ZN1300 VOYAGER REAR RACK SADDLE BAG FRAME1987 Kawasaki ZN1300 VOYAGER REAR RACK SADDLE BAG FRAMEPaypalUS $149.955d 12h 38m
07 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja A33669 Front Seat Saddle Rear07 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja A33669 Front Seat Saddle RearPaypalUS $39.998d 8h 16m
95 Honda CBR 900RR VT 302486 Rear Pasenger Seat Saddle95 Honda CBR 900RR VT 302486 Rear Pasenger Seat SaddlePaypalUS $97.497d 6h 27m
85 Honda GL 1200 GL1200 I Goldwing right rear back saddle bag side reflector85 Honda GL 1200 GL1200 I Goldwing right rear back saddle bag side reflectorPaypalUS $6.009d 11h 36m
HONDA CBR 600RR 07 08 09 10 11 REAR PILLION SEAT SADDLE OEM HONDA CBR 600RR 07 08 09 10 11 REAR PILLION SEAT SADDLE OEM PaypalUS $65.998d 9h 41m
YAMAHA XVS1100 XVS 1100 V-STAR REAR SEAT SADDLE ASSY.YAMAHA XVS1100 XVS 1100 V-STAR REAR SEAT SADDLE ASSY.PaypalUS $109.997d 12h 28m
1996 96 Kawasaki KZ 1000 KZ1000P Rear Saddle Bag Shock1996 96 Kawasaki KZ 1000 KZ1000P Rear Saddle Bag ShockPaypalUS $23.599d 16h 7m
Triumph Daytona 675R 675 R 2011 Rear Passenger Seat Saddle Triumph Daytona 675R 675 R 2011 Rear Passenger Seat Saddle PaypalUS $79.998d 15h 14m
00 01  KAWASAKI ZX6 ZX600 ZX600J REAR SEAT SADDLE00 01 KAWASAKI ZX6 ZX600 ZX600J REAR SEAT SADDLEPaypalUS $48.859d 10h 21m
85 Honda GL 1200 GL1200 I Goldwing left side saddle bag tail light rear signal85 Honda GL 1200 GL1200 I Goldwing left side saddle bag tail light rear signalPaypalUS $55.009d 11h 21m
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How do I stop my horse from rearing?


I just bought a 3yr Thoroughbred colt. He has started to rear when you approach him in his corral, when leading him, standing tied, and under saddle. I have had him physically checked, and my tack checked. How do I stop him from rearing without either of us getting hurt.

When approaching him,do so very slowly and talk very softly.Also try standing in the corral,where you can see him for safety reasons and kind of turn your back to him (but remember to be able to see enough of him that you can escape if you need to) then just kind of slowly move around the corral,and act like you are ignoring him.Maybe make some soft chuffing sounds,move slowly,and he should start approaching you.For some reason they hate to be ignored( or maybe another horse reason), but this usually helps gentle them and gain their trust.
When in saddle you may need to try a tie down on his bridle,but I use this as a last resort.Cause you wouldn't want to do anything too harsh.
Hope this helps you some.Maybe put a treat he really likes in your hip pocket too.

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  1. Issac Maez says:

    I use search function in site for search Acer but not found information. Can you recommend,What should I do?

  2. stewartfairley says:

    @MadHeadCyclist cheers guys . Bike remarkably ok rear wheel is out . Pedals smashed saddle torn

  3. calv_jones says:

    Embarrassing off at 0 mph following rear skewer failure. Big chunk out of Brooks saddle. And it's the Ti one! Gah!

  4. Charros bringing up the rear, including "amazonas" riding side-saddle and guys doing rope tricks. #bicentenario #desfilemilitar

  5. meghmcg says:

    Good morning, good morning, good morning……yes, parked my rear in the saddle & yeeha!

  6. Hey Rob, thanks for reaching out and good to meet. I'll go through my thoughts for all of the gear and how it all came together. It's funny how things just fall into place when you don't frantically try to get your life in order. Some of my best gear was just laying around the house or given to me by friends. So starting with clothing…

    Clothes

    The biking clothing that I picked up, the lightweight zip-up T and long sleeve, can be worn for weeks at a time, they pack super light and are easy to wash in say a stream or sink. My friend who has done long distance biking warned me that I would be insane if I attempted this without a good pair of biking shorts, so I went out and dropped on a good pair. On sale post holidays, the biking wear set-up ran me about $80.

    In terms of layering, I found the down vest at a thrift store ($1.50), the waterproof Columbia shell in my closet (free), the windproof Northface jacket was given to me by my good friend Alvin seen in the Polar Bear Plunge Video, and the wool button up, for those formal settings/grump customs workers, I found for pennies on the dollar at a thrift. The only item I dropped some cash on was the icebreaker zip-up layering long-underwear, which a friend of mine swears by and could be a life safer when I want to sleep in something soft and warm. The zip-pants, while not that fashionable, are essential because they will double as shorts, are very easily washable because the leg parts don't really need to be washed and they have tons of zippable pockets.

    For the skivvies, I made sure to get the best quality possible, because these items I will be washing the most and they really needed to be quick dry, wicking material and smell-proof. The rational of 2 pairs of boxers is you wear one for the day, wash it at night, switch pairs and repeat.

    Some say the feet are the most important part of the body, so I went with the best hiking boots I could find, the Vasque Sundowner made its reputation in the 70's when someone walked around the world wearing them, with only 3 re-solings. I was considering what kind of sandals I could get to wear in showers, while biking, and generally let my feet breath and instead of getting an opened toe sandal, I went with the 5 finger shoes. They can be washed while still on your feet, are very breathable and very well may be my primary shoe in warm weather. Plus, they are really comfortable and are supposed to be good for strengthening your feet and back. I'm excited to break them in.

    The smaller the pack you pick up the more your limited in what you bring, which I hear is key. So many people say they get on the road with a bulky pack and just start shedding valuable clothing, so I took the under packed route. The beauty of the Timbuk2 roller is that if I need to buy more clothes for cold weathers, the pack rolls up, expanding for more room. Another reason I went with this pack is because once I buy my bike in Turkey, I will have Panniers and will need to put my backpack on the rear rack of the bike. This small rectagular pack will be a lot easier to strap to the bike than a mountaineering pack and it also rolls up so I'll be able to distribute the gear to the other luggage on the front and rear saddle bags (for even weight distribution).

    Gear

    A close family friend gave me some incredibly juicy and awe inspiring details about his trek through the hippy trail in the early 70's and his seminal piece of advice was to invest as much as needed for a good sleeping bag, He said when your in the mountains of Nepal freezing your stones off, you will certainly regret not getting the cold proof model. It makes sense, living out of a tent, the sleeping bag is basically your home, so I went with a 0 degree F rated “Down” filled Kealty sleeping bag. This rating of bag usually goes for $300 in the North Face catagory, but I picked this one up from Campmor for $180, just got it today and it packs small and is warm as hello, so glad I dropped for this.

    As far as technology, an obvious goal of this trip is to tell a story through my blog and document it through video, writing and pictures. The laptop I use is incredibly small, light, and is surprisingly powerful when it comes to Photoshop and video editing, just requires a little patience. I got a Flip cam for the video element of the site, not too confident with that purchase yet, just met someone that pointed out that the Ipod Nano has equal quality video, is smaller and more discrete, damn! Got a shuffle for the tunes, super light and the camera I got has great photo quality for a mega zoom cam and doesn't look that expensive. I've been in NYC for a week and have already started hand washing my clothes. It's been working pretty fine, still have been partying it up in the hiking gear, and I'm loving my life out of the pack.

    Let me know if there was anything I left out that your interested in hearing about. I just got all of my meds shipped to me, which include antibiotics for Travelers Diarrhea and Malaria. Also, let me know if you want the details with the medical side of the trip. To be honest, it seems like an extensive list, but packing and getting my gear together has been a very low concern for me. What seemed to work for me was not going out and buying a bunch of stuff all at once, as you go on your path towards the journey the puzzle pieces will start falling into place and you will ensure you don't spend money on stuff you don't need that will end up on the side of a hookah bar in Morocco because it was weigh you down.

  7. To mountain bike uphill faster, edge forward in the saddle to distribute your weight more evenly between the front and rear wheels

  8. Sam T says:

    hahahah sweet im 5.4/5 nd i ride a 14.2/3 horse/pony lol

    ummm kk your going 2 think im crazy but try get your balance riding bareback (without jumps 4 quite a wile) besides tht wld fix ur sadle problem

    try grids and stay in jumping position the hole time just learning 2 feel when hes taking of

    rember 4 now its alright 2 lean forward a couple of strides early nd hold the mane

    if u can aford it profesional advise from an instructer should help

    tie ur stirups 2 ur girth 2 stop ur leg swinging back (sounds bad ) but if ur leg moves alot ur nevva guna hav a strong jumping position

    nd upload pics 2 make it easir 4 ppl 2 c (or video)