Comments on: How to properly fit a saddle to your horse

By: Sandra

Sandra — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 20:00:52 +0000

Excellent, I shall try it the next time I go out to my pasture.

By: Lee

Lee — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 06:50:57 +0000

Thanks! I rarely use a saddle, but when I do this will benefit my horse.

By: Kay O

Kay O — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 18:09:04 +0000

In reply to jeanette. Good for you Jeanette! I just got my first horse 3 years ago and I am 61 years young and my girl Bellamae is 26 yr young quarter horse.

By: Lu Ann Briscoe

Lu Ann Briscoe — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:13:11 +0000

Could it also mean if the middle string is too loose that the horse is low in the back. I have a mare like that. Should I use risers or more pads? If the strings are too tight, does it mean a wider saddle is needed?Or, can it mean that the saddle is too wide and sits too far down on the withers? What adjustments need to be made with this string test?

By: jeanette

jeanette — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:14:56 +0000

Hi my name is jeanette I hope that I have it right this time that’s great I’ll try that one this is my first horse even though I’ve been riding most of my life I have a tb exracer she is 18 hands her name is ezy I love her she is with my sister at the moment as we are building our new house in the country we have 5 acres I just turned sixty years young last week I have been reading almost everything that is written and ive learnt so much I want to thank everyone this is a great forum keep up the good work my most kindest regards jeanette
P’s I live in Australia

By: robin

robin — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 21:52:21 +0000

Will you clarify for me, do I put a saddle pad on first?

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:04:03 +0000

In response to fidgeting pony when working his feet..As a bare foot trimmer I ask that my horses stand untied with a lead rope tossed across the withers( in that I may grab the lead should I need) when ever the horse does not stand still I round/lunge him on the lead in both directions and precede where I left off after a few times he realizes that I will make him work when he demonstrates negative behaviors..

By: Margo

Margo — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 03:06:24 +0000

In reply to David. I totally agree with you I have done this with my own mirror back in the 60s I took a long time to get her to move but she in the end was the best work I ever had she died at 33. Lots of patience and just sit there and she will finally move

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 19:13:28 +0000

In reply to Sue. You could try placing weight in the saddle and lunging him. One I sea is to tie sand bags in the saddle. Just make sure they don't bounce around and scare him. You can start with light weights then add until almost at your weight. If he is doing well with this try riding him again but you will have to use verbal cues followed with leg commands. Be patient with him, he will try to figure out what you want from him!

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Thu, 08 May 2014 12:51:22 +0000

Have you got a photo demo of the baling twine for saddle fitting? I can’t quite vision how the twines sit on horses back…
Thanks