Miscellaneous Helpful Saddle Information

Trying out saddles but aren't sure if they're a good fit?  You can bring in pictures of your horse's conformation and pictures of the saddle in question and it helps us get a better idea of what you're talking about.  It's almost as good a a farm call visit!  The following are examples of the kinds of pictures we're looking for:

Conformation Pictures

Conformation phots are extremely helpful when used in conjunction with wither and back tracings.  Having the horse standing squarely, provide a profile of both the right and left sides, along with a photograph of the shape of his back.

 

   

 

Saddle Pictures

As always, the horse must be standing squarely for these photos, with his head in a neutral position, looking forward. Take shots from both the right and left, keeping the camera level. Use a straight line form a wall, if possible.  The next shot should be of the back, where the panels lie against the horse.  Be careful when taking this shot if your horse tends to be worried about what's behind him.  Make sure that he's looking forward, so that his spine appears straight.  Finally, a shot of the saddle from the front at each shoulder, so that it is possible to see if the tree points are lying in the proper place.

         

If you don't want to bring photos in, simply Email them to Dawn.