Final post about saddles and saddle fit (for now). There are a couple of books that I recommend you read:
“Saddle Fitting” by Kay Humphries (ISBN 0-85131-708-1) This 25 page booklet covers a lot of things in this blog, as well as a some different ways of measuring fit, the basics of saddle structure, great photos and how to use numnahs and pads.
“For the Good of the Horse” Chapter 5 by Mary Wanless (ISBN 1-872082-89-0). This is a very deep book, that I recommend anyone who rides or works with horses ought to look at, but it is not an easy read, so tackling a chapter at a time is great way to go about it.
“How Your Horse Moves” by Gillian Higgins (ISBN 978-1446300992) Another great general reading book, but really helps to make sense of what you are trying to protect and allow free movement of with your saddle.
In January I will be looking at leading, starting with an exercise for you to do on yourself and a poll.
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