Comments on: Saddle Fit Isn’t Really That Difficult http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/2007/02/07/saddle-fit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saddle-fit Tips, trends, and musings on western saddles and riding Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:00:05 +0000 hourly 1 By: Saddle Sense http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/2007/02/07/saddle-fit/comment-page-1/#comment-35328 Saddle Sense Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:20:27 +0000 http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/70/saddle-fit/#comment-35328 I do agree that there is not a "perfect' way to fit a saddle and that people and horses vary. But I can't agree with your statement "just go with what you feel is comfortable." That's what so many riders are doing and why so many horses are sore. It's important to understand the basics of saddle fit before "going with your guy." I do agree that there is not a “perfect’ way to fit a saddle and that people and horses vary. But I can’t agree with your statement “just go with what you feel is comfortable.” That’s what so many riders are doing and why so many horses are sore. It’s important to understand the basics of saddle fit before “going with your guy.”

]]> By: Circle Y Saddles http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/2007/02/07/saddle-fit/comment-page-1/#comment-29997 Circle Y Saddles Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:39:32 +0000 http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/70/saddle-fit/#comment-29997 There is not perfect way to fit a saddle. Everyone has their own comfort level and every horse reacts differently to different pressure points. Just go with what you feel is comfortable. My Circle Y Saddles (www.circleysaddles.net) always see to fit we well! There is not perfect way to fit a saddle. Everyone has their own comfort level and every horse reacts differently to different pressure points. Just go with what you feel is comfortable. My Circle Y Saddles (www.circleysaddles.net) always see to fit we well!

]]> By: katrina http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/2007/02/07/saddle-fit/comment-page-1/#comment-27978 katrina Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:07:21 +0000 http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/70/saddle-fit/#comment-27978 I really do have a wide mutton withered horse. He is being pinched at the shoulder area a lot even with a wide tree. (FQHB) He almost looks like a shorter draft, but he is a mustang. He is overweight, but even with weight loss, I am still thinking I will see a problem with pinching in the shoulder. Any suggestions? I've heard that flex trees really aren't what they seem, and they do not flex at the shoulder area. A treeless has a fixed pommel, so you will also end up with a narrower gullet area. other than going with a draft saddle, I can't figure any other options out. Please help!! I really do have a wide mutton withered horse. He is being pinched at the shoulder area a lot even with a wide tree. (FQHB) He almost looks like a shorter draft, but he is a mustang. He is overweight, but even with weight loss, I am still thinking I will see a problem with pinching in the shoulder. Any suggestions? I’ve heard that flex trees really aren’t what they seem, and they do not flex at the shoulder area. A treeless has a fixed pommel, so you will also end up with a narrower gullet area. other than going with a draft saddle, I can’t figure any other options out. Please help!!

]]> By: Saddle Sense http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/2007/02/07/saddle-fit/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Saddle Sense Mon, 05 Mar 2007 15:56:49 +0000 http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/70/saddle-fit/#comment-21 Mutton withered is a term that's used to describe a horse who's withers are wider and flatter than normal. It's not a scientific term, but describes a general conformation type. Mutton-withered horses can have problems with saddles slipping sideways because the withers aren't prominent enough to keep the saddle anchored. Using a breast collar can sometimes help stop the slipping, but the most important thing is to have a saddle that fits. My advice is put your saddle on your horse and then run through the fit tests that are outlined on our Fitting the Horse page (http://www.western-saddle-guide.om/fitting-the-horse.html). This will tell you if you have a saddle fit problem. If the saddle does seem to be a good fit, I'd try the breast collar and continue working on my horsemanship skill. It's amazing how improving your balance and body control can solve a lot of saddle fit problems. Mutton withered is a term that’s used to describe a horse who’s withers are wider and flatter than normal. It’s not a scientific term, but describes a general conformation type. Mutton-withered horses can have problems with saddles slipping sideways because the withers aren’t prominent enough to keep the saddle anchored. Using a breast collar can sometimes help stop the slipping, but the most important thing is to have a saddle that fits.

My advice is put your saddle on your horse and then run through the fit tests that are outlined on our Fitting the Horse page (http://www.western-saddle-guide.om/fitting-the-horse.html). This will tell you if you have a saddle fit problem. If the saddle does seem to be a good fit, I’d try the breast collar and continue working on my horsemanship skill. It’s amazing how improving your balance and body control can solve a lot of saddle fit problems.

]]> By: Babs Hamilton http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/2007/02/07/saddle-fit/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Babs Hamilton Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:37:39 +0000 http://www.western-saddle-guide.com/blog/70/saddle-fit/#comment-18 I have only owned horses for approx. 6 years and as time goes on, I am learning more and more about them. I have an eleven year old Morgan gelding that I have been told is mutton withered. I have only ridden him a couple of times around our ranch but plan on doing more trailriding this summer with him. I have yet to actually know what mutton withered means. If I sent someone a picture, could they tell me and explain to me what "he really is". As mentioned, I am afraid that it is probably my horsemanship skills, or there lack of, that is causing the saddle to slip regardless of how tight I cinch the poor guy up. I ask some of the people I ride with but they just shrug and mutter something....I don't think they really know either. :) Any help would be great!!!! Thanks. I have only owned horses for approx. 6 years and as time goes on, I am learning more and more about them. I have an eleven year old Morgan gelding that I have been told is mutton withered. I have only ridden him a couple of times around our ranch but plan on doing more trailriding this summer with him. I have yet to actually know what mutton withered means. If I sent someone a picture, could they tell me and explain to me what “he really is”. As mentioned, I am afraid that it is probably my horsemanship skills, or there lack of, that is causing the saddle to slip regardless of how tight I cinch the poor guy up. I ask some of the people I ride with but they just shrug and mutter something….I don’t think they really know either. :)
Any help would be great!!!!
Thanks.

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