As the Official Saddle Fitter for the Tevis 100 this year, I am thrilled to offer some suggestions to make sure your saddle is fitting your horse as well as it can.
Thinline Saddle Introduction
Tracing Analysis
Barn Manager Tricks
How to get horses to eat their supplements.
Feed Time is a Good Time to Inspect Your Horse
While you are feeding, it is a good idea to take just a few seconds to observe your horse. Tanja Schnuderl explains why that is helpful and what to look for.
Stirrup Bar Placement
Stirrup Bar Placement and how it affects balance by Adrienne Hendricks. Saddle Expert.
English vs Western Saddles
Some basic differences between English and Western saddles explained by saddle expert Adrienne Hendricks with The Equine Expert LLC.
Beast collars when trail riding
Breast collars provide an extra element of security when trail riding by preventing a saddle from slipping sideways or back and fourth.
Check Girth Strap before Trail Ride
Before heading out on a long trail ride, it is important to go over key elements of your saddle to make sure they are in good working order. The girth strap attached to the girth and is what you use to tighten the saddle on the horse. It is typically ma