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The importance of being a good rider for your horse’s back, and use a well fitted saddle!
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The importance of being a good rider for your horse’s back, and use a well fitted saddle!
Seventeen years of collecting data on gait analysis for dressage horses in the equine laboratory at the McPhail Center at
Sue Dyson & Line Greve Although sports horses are becoming increasingly valuable, there has been little objective investigation addressing the
Sue Dyson and Line Greve Correct saddle-fit is important for optimal function of the equine back. A saddle that does
Sue Dyson & Line Greve Recommendations concerning saddle-fit are empirical and based on anecdotal information. We know that the saddle
A great article by Dr Deb Bennet: “Owners and trainers need to realize there’s a definite, easy-to-remember schedule of fusion
Dr. Kerry Ridgeway Take time to educate yourself because an ill-fitted tree will cause permanent, long-term damage to your horse.
By Dr. Sue Dyson A British study has raised the possibility riders are saddling their horses with problems, many may not
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA Being attentive to horses’ behaviour and postures can help improve both the horse’s welfare and the
Anne Bondi, October 2016. Today, considerably fewer people grow up with the horse as part of their daily lives and
New Mexico State University Study revealed Ill-fitting saddles can cause training and behaviour problems as well as unsoundness in the
Don’t Forget the Feet! Equine conformation and more particularly pathology of the feet affect greatly the way the saddle is
Manifestations of laterality or crooked horse syndrome Dr. Kerry Ridgway Dr. Kerry Ridgway had, in the last three years, been working
Low Heel / High Heel Syndrome Dr. Kerry Ridgway Introduction The commonly observed condition where the heel of one front
Part IV: Confounding Variables Dr. Joyce Harman of Harmany Equine Clinic presents a four-part series on saddle fitting. Correct saddle
Correct saddle fitting is as important to the equine athlete as correct shoe fitting is to the human athlete. The
Correct saddle fitting is as important to the equine athlete as correct shoe fitting is to the human athlete. The
Dr. Joyce Harman introduces us to the basics of fit. Correct saddle fitting is as important to the equine athlete
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA It’s the equine back that might seem most essential to the rider. It’s where we put all
Optimal saddle fit is the key to equine performance. Dr Kerry Ridgway made key observations in the relation of the
By Erica Larson Your horse’s diminished performance has you worried. He’s not lame, he’s not injured, but something’s just not
By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor If you’re a runner, you’ve probably noticed that after a 45-minute jog your
Wearing boots or shoes that don’t fit properly can be both uncomfortable and painful. So much so, in fact, that
By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor
Exercise’s Effects on Horses’ Back Dimensions and Saddle Fit
If you’re a runner, you’ve probably noticed that after a 45-minute jog your calf muscles seem a bit swollen or enlarged. They are responding to post-training fluid shifts, fiber hypertrophy (thickening), and the general strain of exercise. Horses’ muscles, particularly along the back, respond to exercise in the same way. Have you ever thought about what effect this might have on your saddle’s fit as your horse works?