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 Total Saddle Solutions can provide you with information and advice on treeless saddles, saddle fitting issues, saddle fitting to unusual conformation, behavioral and performance related saddle issues.
Why go Treeless? From a rider and trainer’s point of view, I have known for years that ill fitting saddles cause problems. I have since carried out significant study and research into saddle fitting and now believe that it is one of the biggest issues for equine welfare. What can cause the problems?
The tree points The stirrup bars Scapula push Here are some symptoms of saddle problems. Resentment of being saddled / girthed, loss of rhythm, reluctance to stand still for mounting, disunited / breaking canter or favouring one lead, reluctance to go forward or rushing, short striding or difficulty in lengthening the stride, pawing or plunging head down, above the bit in transitions etc… So why do we use trees? Trees were first developed from the need to hold the stirrups in place and provide lateral stability – this remains the case today. Traditional saddles with a tree are padded to help protect the horse from the tree. So why does treeless work? Without the clothes peg effect of the tree points restricting the shoulder and surrounding musculature, the forehand suddenly frees up and horses can more readily find their natural balance, moving more uphill and straighter. Mentally, I would say that their tendency is to be more forward thinking, confident, calm, willing, able to concentrate, and less spooky, resistant, defensive, evasive, naughty etc. The physical changes are a result of this - improved musculature and more power, elasticity and expression. (An overview) By Anne Bondi BHSI
To visit the Total Saddle Solutions website click here. For general enquiries please call: 07738 711 099 or e-mail millie@solutionsaddles.com For customer service please call: 01246 813 432 or e-mail Amanda@solutionsaddles.com
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