The first few times I rode in my LittleJoe, I wasn’t so sure I liked it. But I kept coming back to it every few rides. Finally I took the stirrups off, and went for a trail ride. That was the ticket! I’ve used my saddle once in the past 6 months. And I cut the ride short because it was uncomfortable and my horse’s gaits were awful. He is free moving and smooth in the LittleJoe, and he’s more stilted and bouncy with the saddle. I have no use for saddles anymore. The LittleJoe is the only saddle for me, and my horse!