Saddle Fit Evaluation:

1. Examination of horse's posture and movement

2. Evaluation of the saddle on the horse

3. Dynamic Evaluation with Rider on the horse

4. Template - Cardboard measurement giving the horse owner measurement of the pitch plus contour of the back

5. White pad test gives a view of how saddle fits dynamically

The horses body is constantly changing with training. The fit of your saddles should be evaluated every 6 months

During saddle fit evaluation I will evaluate the horses need for therapy

How do you know if your horses saddle may not fit and would benefit from therapy?

Evidence of:

Heat

Broken hair, rubs and galls and scar tissue

Muscle Spasm

Abnormal sweat problems

Reflex tests

Hoof balance

Behavioral Problems

Performance Problems

Pain and altered posture creates referred pathology - chiropractic and kinesiology problems, arthritis, suspensory and tendon strain