Saddle Fit - A Problem for Horse and Riders
Many horses are
“angels on the ground” but continually act up when saddled and mounted. Many owners conclude that they have a “dumb
horse” or they decide to be firmer and harsher with their horse. On the other hand, some men conclude that the
horse is “a lady’s horse that just doesn’t like men.” If the horse seems to be “overly
happy” when the rider dismounts or if the horse moves well in one direction,
but is awkward and balks when asked to change leads, or if the horse is
high-headed, continuously tosses and throws its head, the problem may well be
an ill-fitting saddle. The use of a
tie-down or running martingale will not solve problems caused by a poorly
fitted saddle.