Does the Tree Fit the Shape of My Horse’s Back?
Does the Tree Fit the Shape of My Horse’s Back? Dr. Kerry Ridgeway Take time to educate yourself because an ill-fitted tree will cause permanent, long-term damage to your horse. And there are no pads,…
Proper Riders position in a western saddle
Correct Position For Western Riding … Something that saddle fitters know but that’s often the last thing riders think of: it’s their riding position as much as the saddle fit that’s affecting their horse’s back…
Western saddle fitting problems
Western saddle fitting problems Anne Bondi Today, considerably fewer people grow up with the horse as part of their daily lives and have limited knowledge of western saddle fitting problems. Many of today’s horse owners…
New Mexico study shows that Ill-fitting western saddles can cause training and behaviour problems
New Mexico State University Study revealed Ill-fitting saddles can cause training and behaviour problems as well as unsoundness in the horse’s back
Equine Back remains largely misunderstood by many riders.
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA It’s the equine back that might seem most essential to the rider. It’s where we put all our weight, where we place our ffavourite(and most expensive) riding gear, where we connect—directly, physically—with…
Exercise’s Effects on Horses’ Back Dimensions and Saddle Fit
By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor 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,…
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