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How to Use a Vintage McClellan Saddle on a Modern Horse
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Laquo; Dressage Saddle Fit Question. How riding lessons affect saddle fit. How to Use a Vintage McClellan Saddle on a Modern Horse. May 24th, 2013. Place appropriate saddle pad on horse’s back near the withers. Then slide back to the shoulders. Then place the saddle on on the saddle pad keeping the saddle behind the shoulders. Attach girth (cinch) to off side. Then buckle loosely to near side billets. Your entire hand should fit between your horse’s side and the girth. DO NOT MOUNT. Cavalry horses were n...
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Archive for the ‘frequently asked questions’ Category. Stirrup bars and the dreaded “chair seat”. July 15th, 2016. A common problem for many riders is the dreaded “chair seat” position. It’s not caused by poor riding, but rather poor saddle fit to the rider. The distance between the working center (sweet spot) and the stirrup bar is too great for the size of the rider’s feet. Stirrup bars attach to the saddle tree with three rivets2 in the fork and 1 in the rails. Smith-Worthington has researched, design...
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Laquo; Why you should never ride in a Too Small Saddle. Saddle fit and foot size. Saddle fit to rider. April 2nd, 2015. Buying a saddle that fits both you and your horse is a daunting task usually done with a shotgun approach. Usually a rider tries dozens of saddles at random trying to find the right one. I recommend a more methodical approach that will likely save you money and time. At the tack shop. If not, then re-adjust. Do you have four fingers width both in front and behind your butt? If not, the ...
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How riding lessons affect saddle fit.
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Laquo; How to Use a Vintage McClellan Saddle on a Modern Horse. Seat width and saddle comfort. How riding lessons affect saddle fit. June 7th, 2013. Last week, after about 3 weeks of not riding, I went to the barn after work. The Morgan/Arab mare I’ve been using had suffered an injury and was recuperating for about 3 weeks with only light ground work. This was the first time I rode her after her injury. I was alone and somewhat apprehensive about riding her. Was she OK? Posted in Fit to Horse.
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Wait For The Jump: February 2015
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Why "Wait For The Jump"? A History of Horses. How I Became a Vet Tech. And, when you want something, the entire Universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." -The Alchemist, by Paulo Coehlo. Thursday, February 26, 2015. TA and WFTJ Blog Hop: Winter Woes. And Wait for the Jump have teamed up to ask:. 1 What has been the worst (and/or best? Of this winter so far? 2 What is the worst storm/winter you've ever experienced? Did you dig your way out of your house through feet of snow after an epic blizzard?
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Buying a used saddle? Watch out for these expensive repairs. - The Saddle Geek -
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Expert English saddle advice that's truly brand independent. Buying a used saddle? Watch out for these expensive repairs. August 1, 2016. By The Saddle Geek. When you’re shopping for an English saddle on a budget, used saddles are a great option. You get more bang for your buck than you would with a new saddle, you get to skip the break-in process, and most used saddles are still in great shape. 1 Worn-out panels that need to be replaced. Squeeze and poke and slide your fingers deep into crevices. Lo...
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English Saddle Fitting in One Hour: Resources for Beginners
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Expert English saddle advice that's truly brand independent. Saddle Fitting Crash Course for Beginners: What to Read and Watch If You’ve Only Got One Hour. June 27, 2016. By The Saddle Geek. Suppose you only had one hour to learn as much as you could about English saddle fitting and shopping. What should you read first? What videos give you the most knowledge with the least time investment? Well, let’s start with what. To do–and that is Google the term. Alright then. Pitcher #2 of saddle-fitting info...
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The Self Sufficient Horseman: Adventures in Morgan Saddle Fitting Part 1: Understanding Factors in fitting.
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The Self Sufficient Horseman. Finding your own way, for a better horse. Friday, February 8, 2013. Adventures in Morgan Saddle Fitting Part 1: Understanding Factors in fitting. Another aspect of my education that came about due to that rambunctious rascal of a Morgan, was saddle fitting. While growing up around horses, this component to riding I was partially blind to. When I was a kid, I had no concern over whether my saddle was hurting my horse because we were best buds, right? He has a very short back.