One last thing

In regards to my arse and the continued fear of blistering/chaffing/overall horrendous pain, I just forked over bank for a new saddle. And yes, while it was a lot of money, I've learned so much already: Apparently, the human body has these things called "sit bones" which, oddly enough, are made for "resting one's hide." The sit bones are two pressure points on the rumpus.

I finally learned what other people (READ: Men) are refferring to when they say their arse is hurting from riding. Clearly, it's not their vagina. While I was entirely correct in using that particular organ for childbirth, I was way off-base trying to use it for sitting. I'm clear on that now.

There. I've said it outright. My other seat was forcing me to sit incorrectly. THAT issue appears to have been resolved.

My arse, on the other hand, frickin' hates me now.