Whether you’re out for a light hack or heading into the show ring, a saddle that slips off-kilter is a potentially dangerous nuisance.

This problem can occur for various reasons–from rider position to asymmetry in the horse’s back shape to ill-fitting equipment–leading owners to try different saddles and additional padding, often to no avail.

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