Re: RC: Saddle Fit Update

[Abby Bloxsom <goneriding@snet.net>]

> Another problem I may be having is the saddle moving forward. The horse is
> not downhill or mutton withered, but he does have very well sprung ribs. I
> also own his sire. The wither tracings are identical but on his sire saddles
> always slid back with no breastplate.  Sire - shoulders blend into back, more
> "slab sided"    Son - flared shoulders (dip behind shoulders) and round
> barrel      Off to borrow a crupper.
> 
Within reason of course, you can try loosening the girth a bit.  I've
also found that if you can adjust the girth so it's rigged farther
forward it can help (easier to do on an English rigging, just use the
two front billets).
-A
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Abby Bloxsom
ARICP Certified Instructor
Level III Recreational and Distance Riding
Colebrook, CT USA
dearab@horsecom.net
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