A saddle fitter explains what makes the perfect match for horse, rider and saddle. By Sarah Maslin Nir Sarah Maslin Nir, a staff reporter for The Times, is the author of four books on horses. When ...

Both sport and pleasure riders know how important saddle fit is to keeping their mounts healthy and comfortable. But what effects could considerably smaller and lighter racing saddles have on horses ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) — For 10 years, Mary ...

An exciting new research study being led by Hartpury University aims to produce industry-wide guidelines relating to saddle fit for the rider. It is hoped that the guidelines will add to existing ...

Renowned horse trainer Craig Cameron will be the keynote presenter at the third annual Teton Horse Experience. The three-day event will be held at the Wind River Arena in Rigby from March 13 to March ...

A new saddle-fitting association has been launched to provide an alternative professional body for the industry. The Professional Saddle Fitters Association (PSFA), a not-for-profit organisation, has ...

Saddle manufacturer “Ideal” has added a new product to its range to suit wide horses. The FWB VSD Cut saddle can be used for flatwork and jumping and is available in four colours – black, sala, ...

Saddle fitting used to require the horse, the owner, and the saddle maker all in the same room, or stable, measuring the horse, conferring with the rider, and ordering the saddle. Not anymore.

In my 20 year journey as a coach, one thing that really became obvious was the limitations and poor performance of both horse and rider that resulted when saddle fit wasn't right and the horse was ...