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I also wonder about the changes a horse (and rider) go through as they 
become more fit and gain experience moving together (also as they age 
together). Just because the gauge measures pressure points and determines 
fit at that time doesn't necessarily mean that those pressure points will be 
the same at a later time. IMHO, the difficult thing about fitting saddles is 
not necessarily the measuring, but rather how to find a saddle that will be 
able to adjust to changes in the horse's musculature. Just my 2 cents - but 
what do I know - I'm still looking for the right saddle!!
Jen


> From: Laney Humphrey <laneyhh@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> CC: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [RC]   Saddle Matchmaker
> Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 19:30:24 -0700
>
> Unless he's changed it recently, there is one huge flaw with his guage.  It 
> cannot measure lateral asymmetries and horses that are perfectly 
> symmetrical are few and far between.  Good saddle makers know this about 
> his guage and that's one reason they aren't interested in using it.
> Laney
>
> Rob Losey wrote:
> > I have read a lot of Ferrand's information. I think his science is very 
> > sound. Not just the measuring gage, but the system for making trees, as 
> > well as a pressure mapping system that ties a wired pad to a computer. It 
> > can tell the exact pressure per inch through out the entire surface of a 
> > tree with a rider on board. The main problem is the system is to good. I 
> > think it would help saddle makers make a better saddle. It can also tell a 
> > consumer when a brand new custom saddle doesn't fit. No surprise saddle 
> > makers don't want to sign on. I would pay extra for a saddle make with 
> > this technology. A prescription saddle for my mule. It will come in the 
> > future. I hope I'm still riding when it does.
> >
> > Rob and Annabelle
>
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