Welcome to Easy Fit Saddles’ state-of-the-art remote horseback measuring program. This measuring system is unique in the equine industry, we can measure both your horse’s back and your saddle. One of our saddle fitters will work with you 1 on 1, long-distance to assist you with measuring. Through this online process, you will find out exactly what you and your horse need.
3D Equine Saddle Fitting system A good saddle starts with a properly fitting custom tree. Our 3D Equine Saddle Fitting system is designed to measure the angle and rock of your horse from the back…
WHAT CAUSES SADDLE SLIP The saddle rolling off to one side is called saddle slip and is usually blamed on poor saddle fit, crooked riders or asymmetry of the horse. Research has demonstrated that slight…
Achieving the proper Western saddle fit between the shape of the saddle tree, horse and rider are essential for overall comfort and performance.
A lot of horse owners think their horse is very unusual, when in fact this is becoming more common to have trouble finding saddles for the hard-to-fit horse. They have gone from shop to shop…
Measuring and Fitting Western Saddles Do you know the proper method for measuring and fitting western saddles? Correctly fitting a saddle is probably the most important part of any ride. Think about it. Saddling a…
How do you know if your saddle fits correctly? When you start assessing the horse, rider and saddle most people are unaware of signs of soreness and saddle fitting problems. The rider could have had…
Learn to recognize the subtle signs of saddle-fit problems, and how you can prevent them. When was the last time you broke in a pair of boots? Did they rub your heels or pinch your…
Western & Cowboy Dressage Saddles
New Mexico State University Study revealed Ill-fitting saddles can cause training and behaviour problems as well as unsoundness in the horse’s back
Correct Body Position For Western Riding A functional body position can help you stay functional in the saddle all day long. Functional body positioning can make all the difference when you spend an extended amount…
Just replacing the saddle with a “better” one is usually not the answer. Even if it is a $5000 saddle. “Asking the horse” is also a very poor method. Even if the horse initially seems comfortable it may not be at all suitable.
SADDLE FIT AND HORSE ANATOMY If you learn the basic bone anatomy of your horse it will help you understand saddle fit and horse anatomy. Even before you buy a saddle just trying it on…
Horse anatomy in Motion
DVD featuring Dr. Joanna Robson Too often people don’t recognize horses in Pain. Short and choppy strides, loss of topline muscle, bulging shoulders, hollow-back – these are all symptoms of a horse in pain. “Stall Rest and…
GOOD FITTING SADDLE Everything begins with a good fitting saddle tree. It’s the foundation for the saddle; the frame upon which everything else is built. Without a proper fitting tree, you’ll never have a good…
ADJUSTABLE WESTERN SADDLE FIT We are all taught to make sure we ride with the correct length of stirrups. Stirrups that are too long or too short could mean we can’t effectively balance and use…
LANGUAGE OF SWEAT MARKS When buying my first saddle all I had to give them was the height, high withers and the breed. They sent me saddles that they were sure to fit, a height…
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…
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…
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,…
Western Saddle Sweat Marks There is a great deal of misunderstanding in the equine world with respect to dry spots and what they indicate. Not all dry spots are bad, but you have to understand…
MEASURING FOR CUSTOM SADDLE FIT
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