-- The new course, 'How To Identify Your Horse’s Saddlefit Area' by Gill Shepherd, teaches participants how to identify, mark up, and measure their horse’s saddle fit area, according to its individual conformation. Using this knowledge, they can quickly determine whether a saddle is a potential fit or a definite mismatch, saving time and costs by avoiding unsuitable equipment and safeguarding their horse’s physical and mental well-being.
More details can be found at https://solutions.doesmysaddlefit.info/identify-saddlefit-area
Many people within the equestrian community ride for therapeutic reasons and to build a deeper emotional connection with their horses. Research from the Equine Veterinary Journal underscores the importance of correct saddlefit in strengthening this bond, since a well-fitted saddle ensures the horse’s comfort, reduces stress, and improves performance, leading to more harmonious horse-rider relationships.
However, when saddlefit is neglected, it disrupts biomechanics on both sides. Riders can experience postural issues, muscle strain, back pain, reduced control, and injury from an incorrect fit. Furthermore, 'Does My Saddle Fit' emphasizes that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for either horse or rider since factors such as thigh bone length, hip width, and body proportions must be considered when selecting the most suitable seat for the rider.
For the horse, a poorly fitted saddle can cause pain, pressure sores, muscle atrophy, restricted movement, and behavioral issues. According to the company, achieving correct saddlefit requires careful evaluation of the length, width, and angle of the horse's weight-bearing area, and the width of its paraspinal ligaments, among other aspects. Learn more at https://doesmysaddlefit.info/about-gill-shepherd-holistic-saddlefitter/
“A horse doesn’t know that a saddle should fit,” said a spokesperson for the company. “It only knows when it does or doesn’t and can be very demonstrative both ways. Often, the ways in which a horse communicates incorrect saddlefit can be misinterpreted as other areas of discomfort.”
Alongside helping readers prioritize their horse’s welfare, 'Does My Saddle Fit' says that its course can help significantly reduce equine bodywork and veterinary costs related to saddle-induced injuries.
Available online, the training is self-paced and offers optional certification. It includes tutorials with hands-on techniques, interactive tools, and personalized feedback to improve participants’ horse-riding experience. The course is suitable for beginners to seasoned competitive riders throughout the USA, Canada, Europe, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
About 'Does My Saddle Fit'
'Does My Saddle Fit' was founded by former competitor, coach, and trainer Gill Shepherd. She combines her broad experience and study of a wide range of equine therapy and bodywork modalities to apply an integrated approach to saddle fitting.
"It is my goal to help as many horses and riders as possible discover the perfect partnership with a happy and healthy horse,” said Gill. “That is why I created my education series, starting with the first step: teaching you how to correctly identify your horse’s saddlefit area, giving you a way to check any saddle that you try as a ‘possible’ or ‘no way in the world this will fit.’”
Interested parties can find more information and sign up for the 'How To Identify Your Horse’s Saddlefit Area' course at https://doesmysaddlefit.info/
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