WHAT CAUSES SADDLE SLIP The relationship of lameness, saddle slip and back shape in the general horse population The cause of a saddle slipping to one side is called saddle slip. Saddle slip is usually blamed on poor saddle fit, crooked riders or asymmetry in the shape of the horse’s back, but we recently demonstrated…
Correct Western Riding Body Position It seems everywhere you look people are talking about the benefits of achieving and maintaining a neutral spinal alignment. Most exercise regimens, including pilates and rehabilitation programs, encourage working with the spine in a neutral position. It is very important to work in a neutral spine position because: the natural…
So why are there not more ladies western saddles?
Adjusting stirrups on a western saddle Where do you place your stirrups? We know stirrup length affects your position, forces, and contact with your horse. But recent study results suggest that horizontal stirrup placement does, as well. By adjusting the site where you attach your stirrup leathers to your saddle, you could change the way…
Western & Cowboy Dressage Saddles
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 and movement. In this Guest Post, ‘Classical Seat’ trainer Heather Moffett looks at how the rider’s seat can make movement harder…
When horses were the chief mode of transportation, they were bred to a somewhat uniform conformation within breeds. A saddle was a big investment and often had to last many horses. A horse that didn’t fit your saddle was usually put to work in harness. After WWII horse use began to transition from working animals…
Most women don’t know how comfortable a western saddle Built for Women can be!
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