Western Saddle & Tack Fitting
SADDLE & TACK 101:
SADDLES
- Rigging
- Saddle styles
- Parts of a saddle
- Different trees
- Saddle care
TACK
- Choosing a pad
- Which bit is right for you?
- Choosing the correct cinch size
- Headstall and breastcollars
- Measuring for the right halter
- Blankets and sheets
SADDLE FITTING FOR THE HORSE & RIDER:
FOR THE HORSE
- Fitting the horse
- Signs of poor saddle fit
- Proper saddle placement
- Saddle fitting for hard to fit horses
FOR THE RIDER
- Fitting the rider
- Stirrup length
- Buying a new saddle