Maintaining Your Panel Saddle

Posted on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 by evolutionarysaddles

Panel saddles are designed with moving parts that can wear out over time, especially if you use your saddle frequently or if you are a heavier rider. To keep your panel saddle in good working order, i... Read More

This saddle underwent a seat remake, not due to frustration during the crafting process, but to address the rider's discomfort with the initial seat sculpt. What changed, you ask? The pivotal alteration was in the rise. Initially, the rider struggled to maintain the correct position and felt as if she was continually climbing in the saddle. After fine-tuning the seat to support her in achieving and sustaining the proper position, along with ensuring a precise fit for her challenging-to-fit horse, I witnessed a transformative sight. Both rider and horse moved freely and comfortably around the arena under their instructor's guidance. Moreover, this adjustment aided the horse with a swayed back, allowing him to gradually develop muscles previously underutilized due to prior saddle limitations. Over time, the need for shims diminished as the horse regained strength and mobility.

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Maintaining Your Panel Saddle