“It’s saddle fitting, not rocket science.” – Edie Tschorn When it comes to saddle fitting, there are quite a few different theories and schools of thought. While most fitters will eventually arrive at the same conclusion, there are a number … Continued
We’ve covered tree width and tree shape – now on to the third part of the saddle fitting trine: panel configuration. It’s probably the least known and understood facet of saddle fitting, yet it is just as crucial to … Continued
Last month, we looked at one part of the saddle fitting equation: tree width. Many people think that if you get the width correct, you’re home free … and while width is a very important consideration when you’re determining saddle … Continued
One comment we often hear from customers is “My horse needs a wide/medium-wide/36 centimeter tree.” And my reply is always, “In which saddle?” Now, I’m not trying to be smart or sarcastic – I really do want to know, because … Continued
We talk a lot about saddle fit for the horse, but fit for the rider doesn’t seem to get nearly as much press – and believe me, it’s just as important for the saddle to suit the rider as it … Continued
“My horse won’t pick up the right lead …” “My horse is has started refusing jumps, and when he does jump, he usually bucks on landing …” “My horse tries to bite when I do up the girth …” “My … Continued
My mare Lyric’s going back to work. After three years of unsuccessful breeding attempts – one season spent missing the timing, one spent waiting for semen deliveries that never came, and one spent using semen of questionable viability – … Continued
After locating a good vet, a good farrier and a good source of hay, one of the more frustrating searches in a horseperson’s life is the quest for a good saddle fitter. There aren’t a huge number of us around, … Continued
If I had to pick the one discipline that puts the greatest demands and most amount of stress on a saddle, it would probably be endurance/competitive trail riding. Think about it for a minute: you’re going 25 (or 50, or … Continued
There’s an old truism in the horse world that the initial cost involved in actually acquiring a horse is the least money you’ll ever spend on him/her. And when you consider how much maintenance a horse requires, you’ll see why … Continued