Saddle fitting english

Master Saddle Deborah Witty explains seven saddle-fit points so you can become an informed consumer.

A British Master Saddler's checklist for making sure your current dressage saddle (or a new one you might be trying) is a good fit to your horse and isn't causing pain or other problems.

Good saddle fit can help your horse do his job comfortably and well. Fit is crucial for any type of saddle, but English saddles distribute the rider’s weight over a smaller panel area than western saddles, so a precise fit becomes extra important. In some cases, your horse will let you know his saddle […]

One big factor influencing your horse’s way of going that you may never have thought about is saddle fit. Learn how to fit an English saddle!

The search for the right saddle is a topic that drives many riders to despair. We show you how you can test if you have a fitting saddle.

There are so many things to think about when you’re riding. Is my position correct?…

Q: I ride a Thoroughbred with a moderately roached (convex or round) back. How should I determine if my saddle fits correctly? A: The nine main points of saddle fit are absolutely common to all saddles and all horses – if you want to determine whether and how well your saddle fits, these points should be considered, and each of these points has video instruction on our website at www.saddlesforwomen.com.

Does your horse's saddle fit YOU?

Learn the proper way to break in your new English saddle with these easy steps. From conditioning the leather to finding the right fit, this guide will help ensure your horse's comfort and your riding pleasure. #horsesaddles #englishsaddle

No other part of the anatomy has as many sensitive areas as the head. Some of the nerves originate at exactly the areas where the noseband or flash lie.

It’s just about impossible to walk through a big boarding facility or barn without the topic of sweat patterns and saddle fit coming up. If all you are looking at when assessing how well your saddle fits is the sweat marks after a ride, you are only getting a small piece of the overall picture. Typical sweat pattern Typical sweat ... Read More

Measuring your seat size for an English saddle.

Selecting the right English saddle for your horse doesn’t have to be difficult. Our guide makes it easy to choose the right English saddle for your discipline.

Parts of an English saddle

English saddles are the primary saddles used in English riding disciplines worldwide. There are many different English riding disciplines, such as show jumping, endurance riding and dressage to name a few, that require variations in saddle design to meet the needs of a particular discipline. For example, dressage saddl

Gullet saddle fitting

We review parts of the English saddle, saddle types, and sizing. Finally, we recommend five saddle brands that are popular in the Quarter Horse world.

When mankind began riding horses, and saddles were developed to help keep riders astride their mounts, the original purpose of the saddle was to support the horse in his job. Saddles were designed to accommodate the demands placed on horses during activities such as combat, transportation, and sport. And since riding in long skirts was not practical and it was unbecoming for a women to straddle a horse, side-saddles were created to allow women to ride.

Parts of an Australian saddle