GUILDE TO SADDLE FITTING
Firstly, place the saddle forward of the horses wither.
Then slide the saddle back as far as it will comfortable
go.
This is determined by the confirmation (shape) of the horse,
but the resting point of the saddle should correspond with the lowest point of
the horse’s back.
The points of the saddle tree should now be located in the
natural depression that is found directly behind the horse’s scapula
(Shoulder).
It’s important to get the saddle in the correct position for
the horses comfort (to allow maximum weight-bearing efficiency), and your
riding position.
A common mistake is to place the saddle too far forward over
the horses withers.
This will have the effect of placing the points of the
saddle-tree over the horses scapula causing pressure points which could then
impede the horses movement. It may also cause saddle sores.
HOW TO TAKE THE MEASUREMENTS OF THE HORSES BACK PROFILE
STEP 1 Make sure
your horse is standing four square with his head up looking straight ahead.
From the near side (left), feel form the top edge of his shoulder-blade
(scapula) with your fingers. Lifting the
nearside foreleg will help you find the scapula if you are not sure.
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STEP 2 When you
have located the highest point of scapula, use the chalk to make a point
roughly three fingers width behind it (towards the direction of the tail)
STEP 3 Taking
this mark as your starting point, mould your flexicurve or a piece of stiff wire up and over the withers.
STEP 4 Squeeze
and shape the flexicurve so it hugs the contours of
the horses sides
STEP 5 Lift the flexicurve and put it down gently in exactly the same place
it should settle snugly if it has been moulded correctly. Then transfer the shaped flexicurve onto a piece of paper and draw along the
inside. Mark the nearside of the pattern on the paper and send to us.
STEP 6 Next, marking sure your horse is still standing properly, mould the flexicurve along his spine starting at the highest point of
withers. This measurement should also be
taken from the nearside. Then transfer the shaped flexicurve onto a piece of paper
Once you have a wither pattern please send
to us by post, to our address as shown on our contact page. Alternatively scan and e-mail the completed form to tommy@annaghmoresaddlery.com
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