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Re: [RC] Saddle Fitter Nashville & Elsewhere - Marv WalkerWhile we are on the subject, does anybody know of a good, unbiased saddle fitter in the Nashville, TN, and/or Huntsville, AL, area? By unbiased, I mean he/she won't push one particular saddle, but will really try to fit me and my horse to a good saddle regardless of make or personal profit. I can help anyone in North Georgia (or anywhere for that matter) who wants to come to me evaluate saddle fit. Usually when I'm appearing at an event elsewhere and I have the equipment I can help there as well. I'm also available to do saddle evaluation clinics if needed. I don't sell saddles. I also need to point out here that it is very possible to have a saddle that is visually and mechanically fitted that still causes problems. If at all possible, find a saddle fitter who takes the entire horse into consideration. Generally speaking, to a vet, all horse problems are vet problems, to a trainer, all problems are training problems, to a farrier, all problems are hoof problems and so on. It is no different with saddle fitters. In my work with problem horses I look the entire horse over and assess what is going on that may have a bearing on the over all problem. For instance, the angle of the horse's coronet band can affect how the saddle fits. And that is only one thing from a long list. A horse is a machine. As such, it needs diligent watching, maintenance and tune ups to keep it operating at its optimal performance. Each part affects the others. There is more to saddle fitting than just fitting the saddle. Marv "Horses are puzzles with a lot of corner pieces." Walker 2004 Events: http://MarvWalker.com/2004.htm
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