Read to end Saddle fit is very important and there are many areas to look for a correct fit One consideration is the angle of your cinch and cinch strap or girth and billets on an English saddle Girth or cinch should be straight down about four fingers behind the horse’s elbow to give room for the front leg to move back. Right behind your horses shoulder blades is an acupressure point for breathing. Have ever saddled a horse and tightened the cinch tight and had them lay down? It is not violent

Sweat marks 💧 A good indication of good or bad saddle fit is sweat marks on your horses back after riding 🐎 Even sweat marks show that your saddle fits correctly and the pressure from the saddle and rider is evenly distributed on the horse's back. This also means the horse is comfortable in the saddle and isn't gaining muscle on one side over the other 🏋 Odd sweat marks suggest that your saddle doesn't fit correctly. This can come from saddle wear or from the horses shape. However, it shows m

When was the last time you flipped your saddle over and looked at the skirt? In this video, Wendy explains how to check to see if your saddle's skirts are in the saddle correctly and how to look at the saddle's block and fill. Reach out to your local saddle fitting expert, or attend a fitting clinic if you have questions! DM us to host a Fitting Clinic in your area! | Burns Saddlery

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