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I'd ride in shorts too if I could, with al of this crazy heat. Unfortunately though my saddle is black and I burn my thighs and calves when I do O_O OUCH. And don't even get me started about when I accidently touch the d-ring or conchos...
OP, welcome to the forum. I assure you though, that I've seen plenty of men just like you, riding big ole mares and geldings just like yours. In fact, one of our lesson takers is a very nice 6'2 western rider who's mount is out 17.3hh TB gelding. They're definitely nothing you want to get in the way of when cantering xD
I don't have any evidence to share of me riding with a saddle in shorts though...But I certainly do it, most every day because after it reaches 95 I'm willing to do anything to keep cool. O.o