Learn how to properly fit a saddle to your horse to ensure their comfort and trust. Discover the importance of taking your time and making adjustments for a perfect fit. #SaddleFittingTips #HorseComfort #HorseTack #EquineHealth #AppropriateEquipment #HorseRidingTips #HorseCare #EquestrianCommunity #HorseLovers #HorseOwners | Ed's Walking Horses

The importance of fitting statically and dynamically 🐴 During a fitting your saddle should be fit both statically and dynamically. This is because each phase gives a very different fit and a saddle that may fit statically may not fit dynamically. Static Fitting 🐴 When the saddle is placed on the horse alone, it can appear that it fits correctly. However, adding a girth, movement and rider weight can influence this fit. Once girthed up a saddle may not look to be as good a fat as it did beforeh

Saddle fitting is not just about the horse. It is also crucial to have a saddle which is suitable for the rider. A saddle that does not fit the rider could cause you and your horse physical problems. If your primary purpose and reason for owning a horse is to ride it, it is paramount that you have a correctly fitting saddle for both you and your horse. Over a lifetime, you will spend thousands of hours in the saddle, and a poorly fitting saddle can cause discomfort for you and your horse. 🐴Do y