Great explanation on the effects of a wrong gullet width on the whole fit of the saddle. 🤓 A horse can change gullet width quite quickly, while he is still growing (until 6 or 7 years old), or when developping his musculature (increased work or change in work routine) for example. 🦄 Remember to get the fit of your saddle checked every time your horse changes shape! 🧐 Feeling like your balance point has changed when sitting in the saddle, and that you're now being tilted forward or backwards, is also a good indication that the fit of your saddle should be checked. 🐎 Happy riding! 😊 #Repost @societyofmastersaddlers • • • • • • It's video 5 in our 'Short Saddle Fitting Guide' series - saddle width. Could your saddle be out of balance because it is too wide, or too narrow? Watch this one a few times to train your eye to help you recognise a saddle that is dropping in front or is too high in front. A saddle that is out of balance puts the rider out of balance - and can cause discomfor...