tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8315761897298237483.post787410802371092296..comments2024-03-11T06:34:08.969-04:00Comments on Saddle Fitting: The Inside Journey: "The Heavy Seven"saddlefitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18340539191435086835noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8315761897298237483.post-69735267197106983432013-11-23T11:49:34.057-05:002013-11-23T11:49:34.057-05:00Mikey J, constant lateral slip to one side is usua...Mikey J, constant lateral slip to one side is usually an indication of asymmetry in horse and/or rider. In this case, it sounds as though the horse may be the one with the bigger issue, though the rider may have an issue that makes the horse's issue worse. The short-term fix is often shims or flocking adjustments (I prefer shims), while the rider identifies and corrects the cause of the asymmetry. saddlefitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18340539191435086835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8315761897298237483.post-39503609561121206502013-11-22T22:48:53.558-05:002013-11-22T22:48:53.558-05:00My mom is riding a Draft/Canadian cross with a wid...My mom is riding a Draft/Canadian cross with a wide back and low withers. No matter who rides him, the saddle always slides to the left. It is obvious that his right shoulder is bulkier (more toned) than the left. Is there a short term remedy for better saddle fit to prevent the sliding? I would think that a constant shift like this would be detrimental to both horse and rider.<br /> <br />He has had a saddle fitter customize his current saddle ... Still the problem remains.<br /><br />Thank you!Mikey J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8315761897298237483.post-72616181071869356422012-01-09T11:41:14.993-05:002012-01-09T11:41:14.993-05:00Jess, dry spots can indicate either a complete lac...Jess, dry spots can indicate either a complete lack of pressure or so much pressure that the sweat glands can't function properly. Without seeing the saddle and horse in question, it's pretty hard to tell. Also, dry spots under the stirrup bars are pretty common, since a lot of saddles are flocked lightly there to avoid pressure points. If you'd like to send some photos, I'd be happy to take a look and offer whatever input I can.saddlefitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18340539191435086835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8315761897298237483.post-33029450696723037992012-01-08T00:47:32.999-05:002012-01-08T00:47:32.999-05:00Just wondering - if there are dry spots a little d...Just wondering - if there are dry spots a little down and either side of the wither does this mean that the gullet is too wide??Jesshttp://felico.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8315761897298237483.post-36448015153924242842009-06-12T19:56:46.683-04:002009-06-12T19:56:46.683-04:00Your blog is such a great reference tool. I recen...Your blog is such a great reference tool. I recently purchased a Solstice saddle for my mare and I'm using your site as a guide for fitting. I'm still interested in your take on my mare's back and the Duett saddle fit, just so I have some options in mind for my future (I have a feeling that I'll never be done with the saddle search as her back changes). So far I think I'm good - I like the angle better on the Duett, but the Solstice is darn close (probably within 10%) AND the gullet clearance is much much better.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.com