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Saddle Fitting Based on Discipline

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October 27, 2026

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Jochen Schleese explains how English and Western saddles differ in design, fit, and function, and why choosing the right saddle matters for horse and rider.

Buying a Young Horse? Here’s Why an Adjustable Saddle May Be Your Smartest Investment

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October 15, 2026

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Spring and summer often mark peak season for purchasing young horses. With a new equine partner comes a host of decisions—chief among them: when to begin training and whether to invest in a specially fitted saddle.

Is Your Riding Helmet Really Protecting You? How Fit, Age and Care Matter

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October 1, 2026

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Falls are an accepted risk in equestrian sport, even for skilled and experienced riders. What can be easier to underestimate is the potential severity of the injuries that result, particularly when the head is involved.

How Can I Tell If My Saddle Fits Correctly?

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September 24, 2026

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Q: I ride a Thoroughbred with a moderately roached (convex or round) back. How should I determine if my saddle fits correctly? A: The nine main points of saddle fit are absolutely common to all saddles and all horses – if you want to determine whether and how well your saddle fits, these points should be considered, and each of these points has video instruction on our website at www.saddlesforwomen.com.

Correctly Fitting the Child's Saddle

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August 19, 2026

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Why Do Girls Predominate Equestrian Sport? Imagining a young equestrian rider typically brings to mind a young girl proudly leading her pony. Youth-oriented horse media predominantly showcase girls, with photos of boys being a rare sight. While I’ll explore some reasons why boys tend to shy away from horses at a young age later in this article, it’s important first to highlight the critical need for proper saddle fit from the very beginning.

Saddle Fitting for the Larger Rider

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August 12, 2026

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Every equestrian—regardless of discipline—benefits from using a saddle that fits correctly. But individuals with higher body weight (specifically women over 180 pounds and men above 250 pounds) often encounter unique obstacles when searching for a saddle that suits both their frame and their horse’s build.

ThinLine Reinvents the Grazing Muzzle

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August 10, 2026

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ThinLine introduces the Flexible Filly Grazing Muzzle with adjustable grazing hole size to customize the muzzle to your horse’s dietary needs. The muzzle is manufactured with food grade resins that provide a durable yet lightweight, flexible alternative to traditional muzzles. Veterinarian recommendations for safe grazing in a muzzle are a 3.5 to 4 cm grazing hole for full-time grazing, and 2 to 2.5 cm for restricted grazing often required for horses with metabolic issues. The industry standard is 3 cm and grazing holes are not adjustable.

How to Choose the Best Saddle for Riders of Shorter Stature

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August 7, 2026

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Riders of smaller build often require very specific adjustments in saddle design to ride comfortably and effectively. Simply cutting the flap shorter is not enough to create a proper fit. If the knee roll or thigh block sits in the wrong place, it can push the rider’s leg outward, preventing correct contact between the horse and both the upper and lower leg.

ThinLine: Shimmable, Breathable, Shock Absorbing Saddle Pads

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June 24, 2026

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Better for the Horse. Better for the Rider. “We recommend ThinLine for horses that are back sore, horses that have saddle issues, and to help reduce the impacts that riding has on horses,” says FEI certified veterinarian Dr. Fernando Cardenas in North Carolina, USA who also breeds warmblood sport horses.

Developing a Horseman’s Eye: What Judges Look for in Horses

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May 8, 2026

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I’ve been watching horses for years, first wistfully as a horse-crazy girl from the spectator seating at the Royal Winter Fair, and later making my living watching horses as a horse trainer, riding coach, and judge. As a trainer, I’ve studied horses circling around me on the end of a lunge line, recognizing signs of tension, relaxation, or hints of gait irregularities.