Poll Recap: Saddle Fitting Solutions
Jennifer Whittle
November 17, 2015
Of the 770 respondents, 303 (39%) said they bought new saddles if their previous ones did not fit their horses.
Of the 770 respondents, 303 (39%) said they bought new saddles if their previous ones did not fit their horses.
Veterinarians can access an illustrated tutorial on saddle fit and its impact horse and rider health and welfare.
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Dr. Sue Dyson shares her tips for ensuring your horse’s saddle fits well and doesn’t interfere with his performance.
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Of the 843 respondents, 393 (47%) said they’ve had a professional saddle fitter evaluate their horses and tack.
Researchers are always working to determine which deviations from the norm are performance-limiting.
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A British survey revealed that lameness is three times more likely to be caused by limb conditions than hoof problems.
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While Western saddles had uneven pressure distribution, study horses showed no signs of saddle-related discomfort.
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