Do Western Saddles Distribute Pressure Evenly?
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
August 10, 2015
While Western saddles had uneven pressure distribution, study horses showed no signs of saddle-related discomfort.
While Western saddles had uneven pressure distribution, study horses showed no signs of saddle-related discomfort.
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