[RC] saddle for level backed horse?? - Marlene Moss
Hi,
One my boarders just got a new horse. She is really
nice and quite happy to be exchanging a show career for endurance. She did not
appreciate being forced into frame and I’m pretty sure I understand why.
When standing relaxed, she has a basically normal curvature
to her back and I’m guessing most people have fit her saddles to that
shape (or ignored it all together). However, this horse can do the
biggest belly lift I’ve ever seen and she clearly prefers to lift her
back to extremely level when she moves. I did an experiment and put a saddle
similar to what she’d been ridden in and longed her, watching her head
carriage and back and general demeanor. Then I put her in an adjustable
saddle which gave her plenty of room to round up and watched her again. Huge
difference, way more willing to put her head down and lift her back and ears
more forward with the more level setup.
So, what saddles have people found to work for a level
backed horse? I’ve got one of my own, and she’s going fine in
a Free’n’Easy and I know that will work with this mare and I have
one to loan her, but not long term. So we’re keeping our eyes out
for a wide, 17” FnE Endurance Special or Trekker (anyone have one for
sale???) but also looking for additional options. A Specialized would be
of interest since the rider has more of a western background – can they
be set up totally level? I haven’t seen one up close for a while.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Marlene
Marlene Moss
www.LosPinos-CO.com -
Boarding, Sales and More
www.KineticEquineAnalysis.com
- Saddle Fitting
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