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Uneven shoulders often means uneven muscle development. This is because
a horse's shoulders do not have a shoulder socket as do humans. In
other words, a horses front legs are attached and suspended entirely
from muscle and soft tissue.
Horses, like people, usually have a strond side which often causes a
loss of rotational symetry. Folks commonly use pad shims on the smaller
side to compensate. However, this does not remedy the underlying
problem. Muscle development on the weak side may be the only long term
solution.
Sadddle pad shifting is related entirely to movement (ie a pad at rest
doesn't move). If you can, identify whether such movement is do to
rider or horse. Sometimes one induces movement in the other so a
clear-cut ID may not be possible. You may have a stiff side which cause
the horse to compensate.
The remedy, once the problem(s) has been specifically identified, is
training, training, training. Flat work, then hills for the horse.
Flexibility and riding lessons for you. E-mail me privately if you want
to discuss the above. Good Luck.
Ramey Peticolas-Stroud
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