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                                                    How to fit a Saddle

                                                    How to fit a Saddle

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                                                    November 15, 2019 3 min read

                                                    Follow along with our video on saddle fit, a quick and easy tutorial on the basics of saddle fit for the horse and rider. It can be overwhelming to decide whether a saddle fits or not. 

                                                     

                                                     

                                                    Never hesitate to reach out to a professional saddle fitter to get knowledgeable advice from a professional. 

                                                    Today, we will be going over some points of basic saddle fitting. We will be using a 17-inch Lumina Close Contact Saddle in the color oakbark.

                                                    (Now available in Havana) 

                                                    And this saddle is made of great grippy leather. 

                                                    Henri de Rivel is proud to offer quality saddles to fit any budget or discipline. 

                                                    First, we’ll look at saddle balance: 

                                                    Without a saddle pad, sit the saddle in the center of the horse’s back. 

                                                    To find the center, gently pull the saddle forward, and slide it back until it “clicks” into place. 

                                                    The pommel and the cantle of the saddle should be even. 

                                                     

                                                    Review parts of a saddle
                                                    Review Parts of the Saddle

                                                    Next, we are looking at gullet width to ensure the width of the saddle is not too tight or too loose in the pommel. 

                                                    Ideally, there should be 3 fingers clearance between the saddle and the horse’s withers. 

                                                    This should be done with the rider in the saddle, as the rider’s weight will sit the saddle down on the horse’s back to where it will be when riding. If the gullet is too small, it will pinch the horse’s shoulders. If the gullet is too wide, the saddle will sit down too low on the shoulders and wither area. Either will cause pain to your horse when moving.

                                                    panel contact

                                                     

                                                    Now, we’re looking at panel contact. 

                                                    Make sure the front, center and rear of the panels are making contact with the horse’s back. There should be no gaping at any of the areas where the saddle sits on the horse’s back. 

                                                     

                                                    saddle sits on the horse’s back

                                                    Looking at the billets, they should run down in a straight line from the saddle toward the ground. Ideally, the billets should allow the girth, when done up properly, to lay approximately three fingers width behind the horse’s elbow.

                                                     

                                                    fit of the rider in the saddle

                                                    Now, we’re going to do the fit of the rider in the saddle. 

                                                    A saddle that fits the horse properly, but does not fit the rider, will cause the rider to be off-balance. This can cause pressure points on your horse, resulting in pain. 

                                                     

                                                    determine the seat size

                                                    To determine the seat size, generally, there should be three fingers width between you and the cantle. The build of the rider will decide the length that fits best. 

                                                    Contacting a professional saddler is always a good start to determine whether your saddle fits. Tack shop owners or store associates may be able to lead you in the right direction as well and can have a basic understanding of several brands. When testing a saddle, always make sure it is fitting the horse as well.


                                                    Lunging and test rides can be very beneficial to evaluate not only lameness and muscle tone but saddle fit as well. A saddle that is too small or too wide will create pressure points that cause pain. A horse in pain will usually be reluctant to move forward, unwilling to stretch downwards or lift the back in the correct carriage. 

                                                     
                                                    Recommended Read
                                                    Guide to parts and functions of English Saddle
                                                    Different types of Horse Saddle and their uses

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