An exciting new research study being led by Hartpury University aims to produce industry-wide guidelines relating to saddle fit for the rider. It is hoped that the guidelines will add to existing ...

An “ambitious” study at Hartpury University will have benefits for horse welfare and performance, and rider training, it is hoped. The aim of the research, led by Kathryn Nankervis and Russell ...

A recent study indicates that riders who have had saddles fitted by professionals are more likely to identify a saddle in the correct position on a horse ...

Basic tack must-haves when you are planning to ride a horse are a saddle and bridle. There are different styles to consider and you’ll need to know how to fit them both properly. This tack also ...

Master saddle maker Jeff Gollehon and his young colleague Sterling Campbell spend a good share of their work week cutting, wetting, shaping and tooling hand-crafted saddles in the loft area of Grizzly ...

Both sport and pleasure riders know how important saddle fit is to keeping their mounts healthy and comfortable. But what effects could considerably smaller and lighter racing saddles have on horses ...

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A new saddle-fitting association has been launched to provide an alternative professional body for the industry. The Professional Saddle Fitters Association (PSFA), a not-for-profit organisation, has ...