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Here we hope to offer horse Tales, Equine sales of all kinds and tips on horse care and training.
What would you like to share or what horse items are you wanting to sell ? Simply post it !
Here is my first tip: Do you have a problum removing thoes nasty bot eggs in the fall ? Try a sponge saturated with rubbing alcohol. Scrub the eggs with soaked sponge . I do it several times . Eggs that don't come off will shrivel and If ingusted won't hatch.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

How does your saddle fit ?

An ill fitting saddle can cause problems we are unaware of : here are some things to check to see if you have a good fit or not!
Examine your saddles underside for lumpiness and a gullet channel of at least 2 inches.
After you girth up make sure the front bars arn't pinching your horses shoulders:
Lift the fenders or stirrup flaps to feel under the saddle bars for even contact along the length of your horses back.
After you mount Check for at least 1 1/2 " clearance under the fork or pommel.
Make sure the saddle neither rocks from side to side or front to back.
After you ride and remove your saddle look for uneven sweat spots or dry spots on your horses back or any rub marks... Also observe cinch area for rub marks....
Sometimes new riders tend to buy a saddle that is too narrow for their horses back . Have an experienced rider go with you when you purchase a saddle. Better to get advise then make a mistake and be stuck with a saddle that doesn't fit your horse!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Very nicely, but when i fitting my Mini Saddle for my son to ride it creates a problem don't know why?