Hot Topics in Saddle Fit

The Perfect Fit

Finding the right saddle for your horse is a mix of high-tech and hands-on approaches.

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Handling Non-Weight Bearing Lameness in the Field (AAEP 2012)

Cellulitis Treatment and Prevention in Horses

My gelding had a really bad bout of cellulitis last summer, and we almost lost him to the disease. I’ve heard there is a greater chance he will get it again in the future. What are some possible preventative measures I can take to protect my horse?

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Across the Fence

Evaluating Equine Conformation

Developing an educated “eye” for a horse and the ability to assess conformation knowledgeably are useful skills to add to your horsemanship toolbox.

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Does Your Saddle Hurt Your Horse?

Jochen Schleese, founder of Schleese Saddlery, shows what behaviors tell you that your saddle hurts your horse and discusses how a saddle should fit.

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An Anatomy Lesson

An Anatomy Lesson

It’s time to take a step back and review the specialized structure and function of the equine body.

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