Saddle fitting

[Widgeon]

Does anyone know of a good online webinar on saddle fitting, or maybe a YouTube channel by a saddle fitter? Just to reassure you, I don't plan to start fitting my on saddles based on an online video, but it's something I know next to nothing about and I'd be interested to see what the basics are, at least in theory. Seeing as we're not going to be allowed out and the evenings are now too dark to ride or shovel poo, I might as well do something useful with my time...

 

[Polos Mum]

I think everyone should have a basic understanding of saddle fit - so many rubbish fitters out there it;s good to be able to question and discuss what you can see and feel.

There's a lady called Poppy Webber who does some interesting views and tutorials of what to look for inc. girthing . I'm sure you'd find her on facebook. She cut up a cheap imported saddle to show what was inside it - and found a maggot !! which was one of the least horrible things on the video!

 

[Widgeon]

There's a lady called Poppy Webber who does some interesting views and tutorials of what to look for inc. girthing . I'm sure you'd find her on facebook.

Thanks!

 

[Regandal]

I’ve watched a series by Schleese, very good.

 

[yhanni]

Schleese does some videos on Equitopia, which are worth watching.

 

[cremedemonthe]

I'll send you an article on it, Oz (Saddler)

 

[sbloom]

Have a look here, agree about Equitopia but Schleese methods really don't apply to regular English type saddles.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/horsesaddleriderlab

 

[Widgeon]

I'll send you an article on it, Oz (Saddler)

Thanks very much for the links, I read it all and the stuff on saddle construction was....eye opening to say the least

 

[HeyMich]

I'll send you an article on it, Oz (Saddler)

Could you possibly send the article to me too please? Thanks x

 

[soloequestrian]

Look at the Balance International website. There isn't much about fitting as such but they give a good overview of their saddling system and why it is a bit different to many. I think they have it spot on although I know others won't agree!