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Saddle Fit Check

Does your horse exhibit any of the following:

bulletFlinch or lay back his ears while being groomed along the back
bulletShow reluctance to pick up hind feet for shoeing
bulletRefuse to stand while the saddle is placed on his back or while being mounted
bulletShow inability to bend
bulletWring or carry his tail off to one side.
bulletExhibit shortened gaits that become choppy and disjointed
bulletHigher than normal head carriage

These are possible signs indicating that your saddle may be hurting your horse. Tell-tale sweat marks and white hairs arrive long after the irritation begins. Changes to the horse's whole attitude can progress to refusals, bucking and unruliness as they become more intolerant to the pain. Too often it can reach a level where a sore-backed horse is incapable of performing or is dangerous to ride.

Using the Port Lewis Impression pad, which is made of clear flexible vinyl filled with a moldable putty, an impression of how your saddle fits your horse is made. The pad is placed between the saddle and your horse’s back.  Ride your horse for 20 minutes doing regular flat work. The end result is an exact impression of how that saddle fits that horse with you riding.

Call 978-302-9030 to schedule your appointment today!

 

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