Western Saddle Fit for Horse & Rider

Name: Western Saddle Fit for Horse & Rider
Rating: 4.5 (34 reviews)

Have you ever wondered if your saddle fits, or how to know if your saddle fits?

Created byJessica Willis

Last updated 5/2019

English

What you'll learn

Once completing this course you will be able to select a saddle to fit both you and your horse.
Western Saddle Fit

Course content

1 section • 10 lectures • 1h 29m total length

Parts! Parts Before Fit0:23
Parts of the Saddle Explained26:36
Explore western saddle parts—from horn and deep seat to panel, tree, and rigging—while learning saddle pad, girth, and billet fitting for horse and rider.
Saddle Fit for the Horse2:53
Saddle Fit For the Horse5:34
What are signs my saddle might not fit my horse?1:02
What are signs my saddle might not fit my horse?24:21
Assess saddle fit by comparing horse back shapes, shoulder, back dip, and tree width, and ensure the saddle rests at the deepest back with wither clearance and appropriate pad use.
Saddle Fit for the Rider3:59
Saddle Fit for the Rider8:39
Problem Solving Rider Soreness1:01
Problem Solving Rider Soreness15:02
Western Saddle Fit

Requirements

To get the most out of this course and get feedback on your saddle fit you will need to be able to take pictures and videos and upload those to Udemy.

Description

Are you ready to find out how to avoid sore backed horses, crazy built up pads, and a sore aching body after each ride? In this course you will learn: what a great saddle fit looks like, what that means, and what a poor fitted saddle looks like and things to avoid when finding a saddle. If you have questions about western saddles, this is the course for you!

Who this course is for:

Are you buying a horse? Do you have a horse already and aren't sure if your saddle fits correctly? Do you hurt after you ride, or feel unsupported? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this course is for you! If you want to learn more about saddle fit you are in the right place!