Saddle Fit Quiz

The folks over at Horses.About.com have posted a Saddle Fit Quiz that is a good test of your saddle savvy.
I took the test and was quite relieved to have gotten all the questions correct. It sure would have been embarrassing to have the editor of the Western Saddle Guide flunk the test or get even [...]

Saddle Fit And Horse Anatomy

There are four critical points of the horse’s anatomy that impact saddle fit.

Withers
Shoulders
Spine/Back
Point of Hip/Loins

Withers.
Ideally, the withers of the horse are level with, or a little above, the highest point of the rump (or croup). Withers that are higher or lower than this would need special consideration when choosing a saddle.
To check the [...]

The Western Horse’s Pain-Free Back and Saddle Fit Book

Veterinarian, Joyce Harman’s much-delayed book on saddle fit for the western horse was officially released today, July 2nd.
The Western Horse’s Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book
Dr. Harman’s earlier books and DVDs have clearly established her as the preeminent expert in saddle fit, but, more importantly, as someone who can make the subject understandable and accessible. [...]

The Impact of Saddle Position on Saddle Fit

Some saddle fit problems aren’t caused by a poorly fitting saddle, but rather by a saddle positioned poorly. Saddles are designed to match the horse’s anatomy when in their proper position. If the saddle is positioned in front of, or behind this position, it can cause physical problems for both the horse and rider. 
Proper saddle [...]

The Very Best Resource for Western Saddle Fit

I would estimate that well over half of the emails and questions I receive are about saddle fit. So, while I believe it’s not as complicated as some folks make it out to be, it’s obvious people are looking for answers. There’s quite a bit of saddle fit information on the Western Saddle Guide site, [...]

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