When was the last time you went through the saddle fitting process with a new prospect (or old), and what did you learn?
Watch for these telltale signs of poor saddle fit in your horse’s body, behavior, and movement.
From excessive dirt accumulation to dry spots, here’s what the sweat patterns under your saddle are really telling you.
Find out what you need to know about this devastating neurologic disease and what research developments are underway.
A poorly designed or damaged saddle affects not only your riding but also your horse’s comfort. Learn what to watch for.
Get take-home messages from the 2015 USEF High-Performance Sports Medicine Veterinary Meeting in Portland, Oregon.
Saddle fitters use tracing or templating to record the shape of a horse’s back. Here’s how it works.
Some sores, injuries, and infections can make saddling a painful process for your horse. Here’s what to watch for.
Learn about common issues owners encounter with their horses’ spine and saddle fit and how to treat such issues.
Here are my top 6 takeaways from a two-day introduction to saddle fitting.
SI disease in performance horses has many clinical signs and causes, making diagnosis challenging for veterinarians. Here’s a checklist to help.
Researchers determined that exercise causes horses’ back dimensions to change, which could negatively impact saddle fit.
Studies covered stem cells, nerve blocks, respiratory issues, joint supplements, kissing spines treatments, and more.
Dr. Rachel Buchholz describes different treatment and management options for horses diagnosed with kissing spines.
Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains what “kissing spines” is in horses and its clinical signs.
Researchers examined, discussed, and debated the latest research on saddle-related welfare and performance issues.
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