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First, your url had three slashes in it, won't work (try:  http://www.saddletech.com)

 

Second, this "research" is being done to support a commercial operation, unlike Truman's research.

 

Third, you do not address saddles that are adjustable (like Reactor Panel, Wintec, Orthoflex).  I would refer to that as the adjustability domain, and this would cause the results to smear across "measured" boundaries.

 

Fourth, how are you addressing the delta between a saddle that initially fits and then at some point doesn't?  I would refer to that as the time domain.

 

Fifth, you describe saddle fit as a static entity.  In reality, a horse under motion has a different shape to its back than one standing still.  I would refer to that as the motion domain.  How are you going to have your respondents measure for this aspect of saddle fit?

 

Then of course, let's add in quality of construction, suitability of design for endurance, comfort for the rider (none of which was in your data entry).

 

I examined your saddle fit database entry form.  It is improperly designed to provide statistically relevant data for the question at hand, since all fields are free-form entry...you will not be able to query the database for appropriately connected responses.  And it doesn't take into account points 3-5 above.  Your need for a "powerful Oracle database" would be eliminated with an appropriately designed research database.

 

I think doing this type of research IS worthwhile when properly designed and when not connected to selling someone's services or merchandise.

 

Mike Sofen

 

 

 

 -----Original Message-----
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Robert Ferrand
Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 11:23 AM
To: Truman Prevatt; Ride Camp; enduranceriders
Subject: Re: [RC] Saddle Research Projects

Truman,

 

Very Good, saddle research project. However,  Do any of these saddle FIT? If the saddle does

Fit, how did the owner find the saddle? If the saddle does not Fit, why did they buy the saddle?

 

You may wish to notify the participants in your saddle survey that a Saddle Fit Database has been established, using a powerful Oracle 9i database, to answer question: Do any saddles "FIT"? Having conducted your saddle survey with 300+ participants and one question, you will appreciate this new saddle research with dozens of questions, is such a complicated research effort it requires an Oracle database to handle the large amount of data.

 

The goal of the Saddle Fit Database is to gather a cross section of both positive and negative Saddle Fitting Experiences in an effort to determine the frequency, severity and cause of poor saddle fit.  BY COMPARING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESSFUL AND UNSUCCESSFUL SADDLE FITTING EXPERIENCES THE DISCREPANCY CAN BE IDENTIFIED AND SOLUTIONS FOUND.

 

If you or any of the participants in your saddle survey would like to receive an advanced copy of this research paper, you can fill out the simple form, on the web at http:///www.saddletech.com > ?information? > ?saddle fit database? and contribute your saddle fitting experiences. Once the data is compiled you will receive the first edition of this revealing report, by e-mail. If you provide a code of some sort for the participants in your saddle survey in the  "additional comments" section, I can pull that data out specific to your group, for your analysis and comment.

 

Keep up the good work

 

Robert Ferrand

Fellow Saddle Researcher