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| Ignored or unrecognized, saddle fit problems cause a years of unnecessary expense and frustration for the horse owner and amateur rider. |
| Instead of addressing the root cause of the problem, many horse owners spend Years and Lots of Money chasing the symptoms: |
 | Buy a more severe bit | | Buy a new type of saddle pad | | Ride with draw reins or martingales | | Change the shoeing program -- put on bar shoes | | Bring in the Veterinary Acupuncturist, The Chiropractor and the Equine Massage Therapist | | Inject the Hocks and Stifles | | Get another Horse! |
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| The bottom line is that an ill fitting saddle causes the owner grief and costs him money. |
| Antagonistic Relationship with Your Horse | | Riding Performance is Poor (How many lessons are your paying for?) | | Ride time is lost | | The bills continue to add up  | Tack store | | Trainer | | Farrier | | Veterinarian | | Chiropractor, Acupuncturists, Massage Therapist |
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| Ignored, these problems cause a lifetime of unnecessary pain and suffering for the horse. |
| The careers and lives of many horses are ended prematurely due to the problems originating with an ill fitting saddle. |
| It is Unrealistic to Expect Performance from a Horse that is in Pain |
| The Successful Solution requires that the owner, rider and trainer accept responsibility for properly fitting the saddle to the horse |
| Within specific breeds of horse, there are some general conformation similarities. |
| One brand or style of saddle may work well for horses with similar conformation. |
| If you have a collection of horses, do not expect one saddle to fit your Quarter Horse and your Arabian, and your Thoroughbred. Given the very different confirmation of theses types of horses, it is a physical impossibility that one saddle will fit all. |
| Be aware- the price of the saddle does not guarantee the quality nor the fit of the saddle. |
| Each horse must be evaluated and treated as an individual. |
| What works for one horse, may not work for the next horse. |
| The Horse is the Ultimate Authority on What is the "Right" Fit. |
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| Many Equine Physical, Behavioral & Training Problems Can Be Solved By Proper Saddle Fit |
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| A properly fitting saddle: |
| Enables the horse to perform to his full potential |
| Improves the horse's mental attitude |
| Increases the horse's willingness to work |
| Helps prevent acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems |
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| A Properly Fitting Saddle Is an Essential Component Of Professional Horsemanship |
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| Sounds Great - What do I do? |
| For Individual Horse Owners -Seek out the advice of a professional trained Saddle Fitter, before you invest thousands of dollars in a saddle. If there are not any resources in your local area, invest the time and money and educate yourself regarding proper saddle fit. |
| For Equine Therapists, Trainers and Serious Owners in the Equine Industry |
| You owe it to yourself and the horses in your life to incorporate saddle fit knowledge into your world. Sign up now for the Principles and Fundamentals of Saddle Fit Training Programs offered by Animal Dynamics. |
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