![]() In severe cases actual physical injury may occur, with the horse developing saddle sores. Some horses will not bend or collect to their fullest potential. ![]() If the saddle does not fit, the horse may exhibit displeasure while being ridden or performance may be compromised. This article discusses how to fit a saddle to a horse and the possible outcomes of a poorly fitting saddle.Ī properly fitting saddle for a horse may be likened to a comfortable boot for the rider. Fitting the saddle to your horse is an important skill that must be learned. An ill-fitting saddle may cause a lack of performance or even physical injury to the horse. Taken from “Saddle Fit for Horse and Rider” – a Cooperative Extension article published July 31, 2019, found at Ī properly fitting saddle is an essential part of having a good ride. Now that we have the basic goals and western saddle components down, let’s turn to the Cooperative Extension for saddle fit considerations. ![]() The rocker of the saddle refers to the downward curvature of the saddle to match the downward curve from the withers towards the lumbar vertebrae. The bar angle refers to the “slope” of the bars upward from the ribs toward the spine (considering a thin horse with prominent withers would need a steeper angle to the bars, while a round barreled horse with less pronounced withers would need a flatter angle to the bars).
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