Where Should A Western Saddle Sit On A Horse at Margaret Greenwald blog

Where Should A Western Saddle Sit On A Horse. this picture shows a saddle placed properly on the horse. That is the proper placement for a western saddle. place your saddle and shimmed pad on top of your horse keeping in mind that a western saddle’s front concho should be located right on top of/in line with the area where you curled your fingertips over the scapula’s back edge. Note the position of the scapula bone and the corner of the saddle tree. If your horse has a straight back (this is most common in mules), then. That shoulder blade needs room to move naturally. It doesn't matter the horses. Valley vet) the front of the saddle should be positioned behind the horse’s shoulder blade to allow freedom of movement. a properly fitting saddle should sit level on the horse’s back and the tree bars should not pinch. here are some key considerations when determining how to fit a western saddle to a horse: Having it sit correctly will allow the shoulder movement your horse needs. a western saddle tree is made to sit right behind the shoulder blade, not on top of it. You can feel the edge and where it actually ends. proper rider position in a western saddle is the basis of good riding. your horse will require a saddle with a larger bend in the saddle tree.

proper rider position in a western saddle is the basis of good riding. Having it sit correctly will allow the shoulder movement your horse needs. That shoulder blade needs room to move naturally. You are looking for balance, alignment, and, ultimately, comfort. place your saddle and shimmed pad on top of your horse keeping in mind that a western saddle’s front concho should be located right on top of/in line with the area where you curled your fingertips over the scapula’s back edge. If your horse has a straight back (this is most common in mules), then. That is the proper placement for a western saddle. First, take your hand and feel the back of your horse's shoulder blade/scapula. You can feel the edge and where it actually ends. your horse will require a saddle with a larger bend in the saddle tree.

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Where Should A Western Saddle Sit On A Horse Having it sit correctly will allow the shoulder movement your horse needs. your horse will require a saddle with a larger bend in the saddle tree. proper rider position in a western saddle is the basis of good riding. First, take your hand and feel the back of your horse's shoulder blade/scapula. place your saddle and shimmed pad on top of your horse keeping in mind that a western saddle’s front concho should be located right on top of/in line with the area where you curled your fingertips over the scapula’s back edge. Valley vet) the front of the saddle should be positioned behind the horse’s shoulder blade to allow freedom of movement. like we have mentioned before, you should line up the back edge of the horse's shoulder blade with the front edge of your saddle concho. You can feel the edge and where it actually ends. Note the position of the scapula bone and the corner of the saddle tree. a properly fitting saddle should sit level on the horse’s back and the tree bars should not pinch. It doesn't matter the horses. a western saddle tree is made to sit right behind the shoulder blade, not on top of it. Having it sit correctly will allow the shoulder movement your horse needs. You are looking for balance, alignment, and, ultimately, comfort. That is the proper placement for a western saddle. this picture shows a saddle placed properly on the horse.