Tack fitting for maximum comfort and performance
Poorly fitted tack can cause your horse pain, along with a range of performance problems. Correct tack fitting is as important to the equine athlete…
Tag: saddle fit
Is your saddle hurting your horse’s back?
Pinpointing the root cause when your horse seems “off” can be challenging. Here’s how to figure out if his saddle is the problem. Consider the…
How time off from riding can affect saddle fit
If you’ve taken some time off from riding, be sure to reassess the fit of your horse’s saddle before climbing back into it! Our lives,…
How cold weather can affect saddle fit
The cold season is in full swing, and that means your horse’s saddle might be fitting a bit differently. Here’s how to assess and readjust…
Muscle soreness in horses – how to recognize and treat it
Is your horse suffering from primary or secondary muscle soreness? Learn the difference between the two, know what signs to look for, and what the…
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…
Treeless saddles
Treeless saddles offer a lot of advantages, but they don’t work for every horse or rider. Find out whether or not you should consider investing…
Saddle placement – is my horse in pain?
Correct saddle placement will make your horse happier and more comfortable, and may even help resolve some of those unwanted “cranky” behaviors! A horse is…
Saddle fit and girth choices – the two go hand in hand!
The girth directly affects saddle fit. Here’s how to find one that works for your horse. The girth is the most important saddle accessory because…
Signs of poor saddle fit
If you notice physical or behavioral changes in your horse, it may have more to do with the fit of your saddle than anything else.…
Technology’s role in saddle fitting
Many tools have been developed to assist in the diagnosis of saddle fit and technology has helped make the process more accurate than ever. In…
A well-fitting saddle connects horse and rider
“A prerequisite for harmony between horse and rider is the pairing of a healthy, mature horse with a practiced, empathetic, sensitive, and well-trained rider. The…
