Does Your Horse's Saddle Fit?

Is your horse exhibiting uncharacteristic performance or behavior issues? Well then, check his saddle. Badly fitting saddles account for a vast array of issues in the horse.

Yet they often go undetected, either because people don't recognize the signs and symptoms of an improperly fitting saddle, or because they have no idea how to fix the problem.

This lack of knowledge can hurt our horses physically, diminish their ability to reach their full potential, and even label them as unpleasant or dangerous characters.

Of course, saddle fit can't be blamed for all behavior and performance issues in the horse, but it is something that should always be considered.

If you don't have the knowledge to determine whether your horse's saddle fits, enlist the help of a competent saddle fitter right away.