Saddle-Fit Assessment
SADDLE FIT 4 LIFE
When was the last time you had your saddle fit professionally checked?
Why not book in now for the health and comfort of your horse and your peace of mind.
Jo is a qualified Equine Ergonomist with Saddle Fit 4 life and is the first person in Australasia to be awarded with this certification.
An Equine Ergonomic Evaluation is extremely informative and will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to do ongoing basic checks yourself as well as expert advise for your horse and yourself.
If you have any doubts about your saddles fit, download the 9 point saddle checklist.
Incorrect saddlefit is crippling for a horse. An ill-fitting saddle creates pain & causes the horse to compromise its way of going as well as the riders balance. It will restrict the horses muscle development & ability to achieve performance goals. It makes very good sense to have a fitting saddle that enables the horse to utilize their body musculature correctly to develop strength not only to meet performance demands but for longevity.
ASK THE QUESTION?
We must ask ourselves how much better could we ride and how much better could our horses perform if our saddles:
Fit optimally?
Accommodated each horse’s unique conformation and natural asymmetry?
Were built for the differing anatomy of men and women?
SADDLE FITTING / BACK HEALTH BLOG
How is your horses back health?
NOW is a really good time to do a thorough check on your horses back health. If you don’t fix any problems now you may not be able to enjoy riding as much in the warmer months, not to mention how your horse feels about it all. I am certified with Saddlefit4life to assess the fit of your saddle which is absolutely crucial to your horses back health & comfort as well as your own. I also recommend Muscle Rehab treatments to ensure the soft tissue is relaxed & not tight & constricted causing pain that just doesn’t go away whether under saddle or grazing in the paddock. I’m highly surprised that soft tissue release treatments isn’t listed in the treatment recommendations as it is non invasive & doesn’t require manipulation.
Pinching of the Gullet Plate - Is Your Horse Fighting Your Saddle by Jochen Schleese
Signs that your saddle doesn't fit your horse.
With the competition season upon us this is an ideal time to have your saddle fit checked. The last thing you need is downtime when your athlete or riding partner is out with a sore back & you want to achieve the most from the effort you put into training. A little care now can save you & your horse a lot of grief over the coming months.
If you are noticing some resistance in your horse & it is due to body discomfort for whatever reason then a Muscle Rehab treatment will make the world of difference. This is a non-invasive, non-manipulative soft tissue release with lasting effects that make doing the work so much easier.
Read More at The Horse: http://www.thehorse.com/articles/36173/signs-that-your-saddle-doesnt-fit-your-horse
If your horse’s saddle fit needs assessing or your beloved needs his body loosened up, contact me via the contact page.
