Horse & Hound

Fit for purpose

DO you know if your saddle really fits? Many owners have been through the financial minefield of buying saddle after saddle as they attempt to find the ideal fit for both themselves and their horse - and yes the ideal saddle does need to suit both of you.

Regular, at least six-monthly, checks by a professional saddle fitter should be part of your horse's standard maintenance schedule, but there are things that horse owners can - and should - do to monitor their saddle's fit in between such visits, with some red flags to look out

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