Saddle fit — muscle atrophy and definition
What exactly is muscle atrophy in horses, and how does it differ from good muscle definition? Muscle atrophy occurs in a horse when an unbalanced…
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Saddle Pad Dust Patterns
How you can use saddle pad dust patterns to determine pressure points and saddle fit. What your saddle pad looks like after you ride can tell…
Positive & Negative Impacts of Metal
The positive and negative impacts of metal on your horse. In the Shoes If the horse is shod, metal will obviously be used in the…
Saddle Up!
Saddle fit for the recreational horse and rider. Have you been noticing a trend in the equestrian industry? The demographics have been quietly changing over…
Symptomatic Lameness From The Saddle
Occasional irreparable damage may be caused by a badly fitting saddle. We have discussed several aspects of a badly fitting saddle. These include incorrectly faced…
Saddle Fit: Old vs. New
How old-fashioned static saddle fit differs from dynamic saddle fit for the moving horse. Three different metal parts used in riding come in close contact…
Saddle For a Wide Horse
Here are the two main things you need to pay attention to when searching for a saddle for your wider horse. Anyone who has ever…
Hoof And Back Soreness
Does your horse seem sore? For answers, look first to these two main problem areas. When your horse starts to look “off”, pinpointing the root cause…
A Proper Saddle Fitting
Just because you purchased a custom saddle for your horse doesn’t mean it will fit perfectly forever. Here’s how to know when it’s time to…
