Saddle fitting

Find some tips for western saddle fit, including tree spread and angle, fork height, gullet width, levelness, riding position, and sizing.

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Whether you’re looking for a new saddle that can handle all-day trail rides or are wanting something that’ll help you stand out in the show pen, you must keep saddle fit in mind when shopping. Professional saddle fitter Terry Peiper shares her tips for evaluating saddle fit so you can make the right choice the next time you’re in the market for a new saddle.

Whether it's an art or a science, determining proper saddle fit it a learned skill, and it's extremely important for the horse and the rider.

Buying the wrong western saddle for your horse can be an expensive mistake. A poorly fitted saddle may hurt your horse's back or make your riding experience miserable. Sizing a western saddle will provide you and your horse with the right...

Saddle fit is all about surface area. The closer we can keep the saddle pressure the same the more equal the riders weight will be distributed throughout.

A correct fitting saddle will ensure better harmony between you and your horse and keep him from long-term damage.

One big factor influencing your horse’s way of going that you may never have thought about is saddle fit. Learn how to fit an English saddle!

Saddle Fitting For Horse & Rider

Fitting saddles is a vital skill for horse owners. Done wrong, horses can get sores or lameness. Learn basics of saddle fitting, measuring, sizes and more.