No matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to get your horse to lift his back or engage his hindquarters. The strides are choppy, maybe even rushed, and he is fighting the bit. Before you criticize him for disobedience or bad behaviour, it’s important to make sure he isn’t suffering from back pain. Here’s …
Saddle fit & the Horse’s Back
After taking a brief look at the history and evolution of the saddle, the article then goes into depth on proper saddle fitting and function for various disciplines of the working horse.
This is a paper I prepared for a course some years ago and have decided to share. Hopefully you find it informative if not helpful!