Subtle Signs of Improper Saddle Fit
Heather Smith Thomas
April 16, 2017
A saddle fitter shares some early warning signs that your tack and your horse’s back aren’t meshing.
A saddle fitter shares some early warning signs that your tack and your horse’s back aren’t meshing.
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