Learn About Saddle Fitting and Why it Matters…

The most comprehensive guide to saddle fit, Saddle Fitting from A to Z answers all the questions you did not know you needed to ask. From this DVD, you will learn to evaluate and buy a saddle with confidence, and understand the effects of saddles on horses' performance and soundness.

We will guide you through the 5 steps of fitting a saddle to your horse, and make you assess your horse's posture, balance and back. We will teach you the White Pad test for a better evaluation of the combination horse/rider/saddle at work. And finally, we want you to understand the concept of balance and harmony between you and your horse with a saddle that really fits!

Dr. Kerry Ridgway, a veterinarian with many years specializing in equine performance issues, has found thatsaddle fit is the root cause of many behavioral and training problems, as well as performance deficit issues and back pain. In order to understand the complexities of saddles and their effect on the behavior and biomechanics of the horse, Dr. Ridgway has spent years studying saddle fit with master saddle makers, master fitters and saddle repair people.