Category: Saddle Fitting
My Hard to Fit Horse
My Journey Starts I had a hard to fit horse, I have probably always had hard to fit horses, still do! I just know more now than I did then. That is the beauty of the equine industry, no matter which p... Read More
Saddle Fitting is a Science and an Art
Saddle fitting is both a science and an art, requiring careful consideration for both the horse and the rider. It’s important to understand that horses and riders undergo changes throughout thei... Read More
Horses In Motion
Have you ever observed your horse or a group of horses in motion, gracefully moving around the pasture? Notice how their muscles flex and ripple along their entire body, from nose to tail. It’s ... Read More
In Search of a Saddle – A Trainer’s Perspective
Background Since about 1955, I’ve been searching for a better way to gain my horse’s cooperation, a better way to help him reach his potential, a better way to help him perform with enthus... Read More
Why My Saddle with The System X?
Did you know that 80-90% of horses experience back problems? Many riders assume these issues come from poor riding posture, but the biggest culprit is often the saddle itself—an ill-fitting saddle c... Read More
Are there Options?
I have been there, wondering what are the options and how much am I going to have to spend on a saddle? How long will it fit before I am on the search again? What if it doesn’t fit m... Read More
How to Saddle with a Flexible Panel Saddle
I am contacted almost everyday from folks that have picked up a pre-owned flexible panel saddle and have trouble their first time out with the saddle. Sometimes this has to do with fit or functionalit... Read More
When and How to Shim – The Basics
When and How to Shim, it is a question that has crossed the mind of many riders as they saddle up. A recent phone call inspired this latest topic: Shimming using my Correction Pad, but the conce... Read More
Design Your Saddle
Are you looking for a saddle that fits both you and your horse perfectly? We understand that finding the right saddle can be a long and sometimes frustrating journey, filled with both disappointment a... Read More