Gas gas hovers around $4 a gallon, your Prius-driving neighbors are cruising smugly all the way to Whole Foods. Sure, you could join their self-satisfied ranks. Or you could commute in style — on a horse (if your city’s ordinances allow it). The timing is good: Equestrian gear recently got some serious and long-needed upgrades. High tech, Silver, away!
1 // Bitless Bridle
Robert Cook’s Bitless Bridle is an evolution of an ancient pony-friendly design. It steers with straps that crisscross under the muzzle: To turn left, draw the left rein away from your steed’s neck, applying pressure to the right cheek and turning its head in the direction you want to go.
2 // Ultralight Helmet
Old-school hats were just velveteen-sheathed plastic. Today’s models, made of high-density polystyrene, are almost half the weight of the classic style yet can withstand several hundred Newtons of force.
3 // Carbon-Fiber Saddle
Leather seats have all the give […]
Original post by William Snyder
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