It seems that although we as horse owners have become much more informed over the years, there is still a huge gap in knowledge when it comes to saddle fit.  When I attended the Society of Master Saddlers’ class in England this past fall, I realized just how huge that gap is, especially for American riders.  Since then, I’ve taken great pains to help educate each and every customer that enters the saddle room looking for a saddle on the importance of proper fit and attempt to explain what that customer should be looking for when trying out saddles.  It’s why I’ve developed the Saddle Resource Page…so that Olson’s customers can have a place to go to get relevant, accurate saddle-fitting information, because there is so much misinformation that has permeated through generations of riders, at the expense of our horses’ health and well-being.

On Sunday, May 2 from 9:30 am – 11 am, Olson’s is hosting an in-store Saddle Fitting Seminar, to be presented by yours truly.  It will be an excellent opportunity for you to learn the in’s and out’s of saddle fitting, from learning how to properly fit a saddle to understanding saddle construction in relation to equine anatomy.  I’ll be talking about symptoms of improper saddle fit and show you how to take wither and back tracings so that you can shop for saddles in an informed and enlightened fashion.  I will also discuss short-term padding options that may make all the difference until you can get a new saddle.

The class cost is $20. You’ll receive a wither tracing kit and detailed handouts to take with you to the barn.  Space is VERY limited (if only we had a bigger store!), so be sure to reserve your seat soon!  Call the store at 877-654-9453 for more information.

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