An all day Saddle Fitting Clinic Includes:       A Two hour seminar covering the mechanics and function of saddles, interspersed with hands-on application of that information. Participants get experience evaluating saddle fit on a variety of horses including their own. Then they ride in saddles to compare what the horse has to say about the fit. (The riding may be done on subsequent days, depending on the number of participants.)
	Saddle Fitting Clinic
		Above: Participants get to see and feel different types of saddles and how they fit (and not fit) on the same horse.  Left: David talks about the function of the saddle parts and what their impacts are on the horse.  Below: Susan works with horses and riders under saddle to evaluate fit and improve their seat.
Clinic Content: - How the horse is made - How Western & English saddles are made - Functions of the Saddle Parts - How the Saddle Affects the Horse - How the Saddle Affects the Rider - Why are there so many Problems? - Signs of Poor Saddle Fit for the Horse - Signs of Poor Saddle Fit for the Rider - Ten Critical Elements of Saddle Fit*
Saddle Fit & Balanced Riding Clinic
A 1-2 day Clinic:  Includes a 2-4 hour interactive seminar covering the mechanics and function of saddles and the role of balance in riding.  Activities on the ground interspersed with discussion illustrate how small fit and balance changes affect the horse and rider.  This is followed by hands-on application of that information. Participants get to help evaluate saddle fit on multiple horses.  Then, using their own saddle - or one from the Saddles That Fit! mobile store* - riders are coached to develop a more balanced seat. *We stock an average of 40 used saddles (and some new ones) to use for fitting purposes.  When we find the right horse and rider for each saddle, we will sell that saddle.  If we don't have one that fits, we can determine which brand, tree and seat size you need/want and you can order it direct from the maker.  Either way, we will be there to help you throughout the process of finding a saddle that fits.  Contact Us to discuss what Saddles That Fit! service will work best for your needs. Click here for Individual fitting details.