# @performancesaddlefitssthsydney on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2020-03-11T23:11:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** PerformanceSaddlefitsSthSydney (@performancesaddlefitssthsydney) — https://gondola.cc/performancesaddlefitssthsydney

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#Repost @equimotion_au
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How often do you check your saddle?⁣⁣
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Hopefully you all get your saddles fitted by a qualified saddle fitter, but how often do you have a quick check yourself?⁣⁣
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Being aware of how well your saddle is fitting should be something that is done routinely to help alert you to any potential issues with your saddle fit, so that you can have it addressed before it becomes a significant problem for you and your horse.⁣⁣
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A couple of things to look out for:⁣⁣
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1. Clearance under the pommel - can 2.5 or 3 fingers fit in the space between the pommel and withers without feeling pinched or cramped?⁣⁣
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2. Rocking - if you alternatively press down with one hand on the pommel and the other on the cantle, does the saddle rock excessively like a seesaw? If so it should be checked by a qualified saddle fitter.⁣⁣
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3. Gullet clearance - stand to the side of your horse’s hindquarters and look down the gullet. Does this clear the entire length of your horse’s spine?⁣⁣ Check this without a saddle cloth. ⁣⁣
4. Saddle slip - have someone walk and trot your horse away and towards you. Is the saddle slipping more to one side? If yes this can be a saddle fit issue but it can also be due to lameness or asymmetry in your horse. This may need to be investigated by a team approach between your saddle fitter, your vet and physiotherapist.⁣⁣
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There are many other things that your saddle fitter will assess when performing a saddle fit, these are just a couple of things that you can easily check yourself that may help alert you to any potential issues. It’s important to ensure that you have your saddle professionally checked at least once a year.
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It’s important to remember that when your saddle fitter comes to do a saddle fit, they should be watching you ride. After all, the saddle is designed to be ridden in and it’s just as important that it fits you as well as your horse!⁣
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#equimotion #equinephysio #saddlefit #equinephysiotherapy #horsephysiotherapy⁣
#horsewelfare #doesmysaddlefit #performancesaddlefits #performancesaddlefitssthsydney #saddlefitter #saddlefitting

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