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Evaluating Saddle Fit with a Bare Tree
This horse is a 25 year old gelding that has been used primarily in English and dressage lessens.
The amount of white hairs is very evident on this same gelding along his topline. This was caused from poorly fitting English saddles that didn’t allow for proper clearance.
I obviously used a western saddle tree to show the [...]
Checking Your Saddle Fit
4 simple steps to check the fit of your saddle.
Bars from the Underside
People often confuse the leather skirting as the bars of the saddle. Read this article to learn more about the bars of a saddle.
Saddling the Arab
Arabian bars don’t always “fit the bill” when fitting a western saddle for an Arab. Read further to learn more about how the Freedom Saddle by Meleta Brown is a good fit for Arabian horses.
Choosing a Saddle
When selecting a saddle for your horse, there are several factors to keep in mind. Continue reading to find out the rest of the factors.
Dry Spots and Saddle Fitting
There are many things that can cause dry spots besides improper saddle fit. Continue reading to learn more causes.
The Importance of the Rear Girth
Most riders don’t realize how the rigging in their saddle affects the saddle fitting well. Read on to learn the importance of the rear girth.
Saddlefit 101
Quite often I hear people say their saddles fit fine. When asked how they know, the reply is almost always the same – they have room in the gullet and it sits pretty even on his back.