Saddle fitting – Horses change considerably over time. A horse’s ‘shape’ is very dependent on the horse owner’s management. What may have fit your horse as a five-year-old may not fit now. Age, fitness, weight, and rider weight/size will all effect the fit of any saddle on any horse. Reasons why a horse may change shape A horse can change shape for many reasons. Maybe he is enjoying a break from work turned out in a field with lots of grass causing unwanted weight gain. Possibly, the competition season is…
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Suzanne Ashton: BA (Hons) in Marketing Management, Diploma in Equine Studies, B.E.M.A Member. An entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in marketing, publishing, content curation, editing, and media writing. Avid equestrian, riding since the age of 5 and owning horses for over 35 years. Proud mum to humans, dogs, and a horse.