I felt totally secure

I rode in the LJ today without stirrups, and I felt totally secure. I walked, trotted, foxtrotted-and are you ready for this??-loped!!!!! My butt never once left that saddle-the suede was very sticky and really made me feel just super secure.
I never once felt like I was losing my balance or might fall. I felt great! And it’s SO thick and comfortable.