Saddlefit 4 Life ®

2 recommendations and reviews from 2 people

• Referral from March 17, 2016
  

  Gillian H. asked:

  ISO: saddle fitter that's not going to break the bank, must be willing to travel to Churchville MD :)

  

  Karen B. replied:

  Check out saddlefit4 life.com I recently went through training with them and at this point am working on my saddle fit evaluation certification or my equine ergonomist certification. I am not charging right now while doing my 80 point evaluations during my externship. This program really takes the horse's health and wellness and the rider's comfort into consideration.

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• Referral from July 15, 2013
  

  Katie E. asked:

  Ok so I have a 5 y/o OTTB he has been off the track for 10 months. A friend of mine said he might be out of alignment and to get a chiropractor out. But the owner of the barn ( who is a racehorse trainer) said he probably doesn't need it. I guess my question is how do you guys feel about chiropractors?

  

  Sybil M. replied:

  if he canters and moves well without the saddle and rider, then look at the saddle fit! the gait to evaluate for body issues is the walk, though, not the trot or canter. at least at first. if they have issues, once they go into trot or canter, they can compensate and mask problems. if they are loose and supple at the walk, then check the trot, then canter. both directions. and note the horse's attitude -- is he happy, tuned in and listening? or ears back, hollow and uncomfortable? just spent a day with Jochen Schleese on this, and you would be amazed at how well the demo horse did on the lunge w/o tack, how poorly he did with saddle #1, and how well he did with the fitted saddle (same excellent rider). it was obvious, and both saddles looked "ok." if the saddle is not right, the work done by the chiro will be wasted. go to the http://www.saddlefit4 life.com/ website, several free videos there, and also this book is really helpful in designing a conditioning program. http://www.amazon.com/Equine-Fitness-Program-Exercises-Routines/dp/1603424636/ref=pd_sim_b_4 also check out this site -- http://hippohorses.com/

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