How to tell if your saddle fits | Kate Ballard, Society of Master Saddlers

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Does your saddle fit your horse? Where do you start to figure out if it does or doesn't? We asked professional saddle fitter and member of the Society of Master Saddlers, Kate Ballard, to give us a few tips and tricks to help you figure out if your saddle fits your horse. So if you've ever asked yourself any of the following questions about your saddle, watch this video to get the answers from a world-renowned saddle fitter:
- Is it too long or too short?
- Is it too wide or not wide enough?
- Do the length and width really matter? (SPOILER ALERT: They do.)
- What is bridging?
Still have saddle questions? Check out our handy saddle fitting guide (www.smartpakequine.com/conten...) or give SmartPak's Customer Care team a call at 1-800-461-8898 - they're always happy to help you out.

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@rachandade 4 года назад

This is the best saddle fitting video that I've seen on here! Clear and simple instruction, easy to understand and thorough visuals. Highly recommended!!

@olivialynnbenavides Год назад

I agree ❤

@Blazewoods 4 года назад

This was actually very simple, I thought it would be quite more difficult than I thought!

@Zapporah85 5 лет назад

Thanks for these tips, this is a great explanation and visual!

@laurareagan3268 3 года назад

This video is awesome. I’ve always had trouble understanding exactly how a saddle should fit and I do not have access to a fitter. This video explained it so well and gave me so much more confidence to make the right saddle fit choice for my horse.

@jacquisims2054 3 дня назад

I’ve been watching saddle fitting videos and this is absolutely the clearest thank you

@Cheyennezedi 3 года назад

Wow! I feel like saddle shopping is really hard because you can’t bring your horse to the store to try them out haha

@kucyktoledo 4 года назад

That's the best saddle fitting video I've ever watched, thank you!

@TheChunjun 4 года назад

Wish I had RU-vid in the 80's when I had my first horses. I would've been able to be such a better horse owner. I guess the best thing is to load up your horse and take it to the tack shop otherwise how many times would you be doing returns?

@Galemor1 4 года назад

This was easy and informative.. Very helpful with the green dots..

@BlondieLox94 4 года назад

This video is so helpful - I know it’s slightly different but I am learning how to tack up and never really understood where the saddle should sit, someone would just say “that’s fine” but know I know where and why it should sit where it does - really helpful! Thank you!

@Fahad-uz8uv 5 лет назад

I am truly grateful for those awesome tips. I just need a small clarification if you may. Should the fit of the saddle be 100% all the time because if so, every horse need a custom made saddle. If not, what are the thing we can comprise? Thats for educational purpose no arguing intended. Thank you very much.

@hannahmarie1155 5 лет назад

I've heard people say they use half pads if the saddle doesnt fit 100%. I use a saddle that fits my horse (this is a guess in %) 98% and I use one and it fits him 100% with it on.

@smartpak 5 лет назад

Hi @F E, in a perfect world every horse would have a custom saddle! However, we know that every rider is trying to do the best for their horse with the tools they have, and we would recommend working with a reputable saddle fitter in your area to determine what’s best for your horse. Often certain pads can be used to help mitigate fit issues, but an equine professional that can put hands on your horse and on your saddle will be the best resource for your specific saddle and horse! -SmartPaker Jenna

@CP-jh8jl 4 года назад

I think that wither and shoulder clearance are the most important aspects, but it does depend on the horse and the saddle!

@redgundogs 4 года назад

Kate did a saddle fitting on my horse, and he has a Mattes half pad with shims in the summer, and a dressage pad alone in his heavy months. She has seen him twice, once in late winter and once in late spring. The half pad has made it possible for one saddle to fit both of his sizes.

@Galemor1 4 года назад

I have looked into barefoot saddles, as they adjust with the horse.

@juliefox77 Месяц назад

Very helpful!!!

@mdee860 3 года назад

Really well done, thank you so much! Very clear explanation. If horses could, they would say this: thank you so much 👏👏👏♥️🐎

@carriewaugh1005 5 лет назад

Thanks! Learned a lot

@cafevirtualconrociocabrera3692 Год назад

Thank you for this great video

@punkylemons5513 3 года назад

This was wonderful!

@Esddi2909 6 месяцев назад

Thank you - wonderful video!

@hannahduer 3 года назад

Thank you!

@jesstiara4351 3 года назад

Thank you sooooo much SmartPak!

@julieallen1386 Год назад

Fantastic thankyou 😀

@ne8116 3 года назад

thank you so much for this

@ameliamann5267 6 месяцев назад

Really educational

@jadecherry7224 5 лет назад

So interesting! Thanks for posting!

@katiewilson7873 4 года назад

Thank you, brilliant video!!!

@megharbour3521 4 года назад

This video so perfectly summed everything (in an English manner) up for me! I’m a complete beginner and felt like I was falling forward when walking around so now I’m going to check my saddle which supposedly fit, but now I know what exactly I’m looking for!! Thank you!

@barbaramongoose9 4 года назад

Fantastic video. Thank you.

@nadiavaerendonck7603 2 года назад

Great video, thanks !

@thetigerlyon 3 года назад

This is so helpful, thank you!

@savannahr1874 5 лет назад

Thanks this really helped

@heikelautenschlager720 3 года назад

That was really helpful, thank you!

@benjamintucker1075 3 года назад

Very good information! Thank you!

@tiajewels2820 3 года назад

Excellent video!

@lyndengeo 4 года назад

Best one I've seen.

@Rumplezzz Год назад

This is so helpful thank you!!

@rhythmandblues_alibi Год назад

Excellent informative video!

@damaproductions7678 4 года назад

Such an educational video.

@debrahenderson6381 Год назад

Great video! Very informative.

@sarahtaege4582 Год назад

Super informative. Thank you so much!!!

@irockluculent961 4 года назад

Well done introductory video.

@marlyclay 4 года назад

Great video and very well explained

@steveb4066 4 года назад

Superb video - so informative! Thank you

@sineadbeel1917 4 года назад

Really nice and simple! 😊

@lisajadwin1866 3 года назад

great saddle fitting video!

@clarkosteo 3 года назад

This is an AMAZING video. Thank you so much!

@caryulmer7063 4 года назад

Excellent video, very clear explanations. Thanks for the tips!

@kintero27 2 года назад

Awesome video!

@celineuironain7567 Год назад

Fantastic video - very clear and to the point.

@Birddog1227Blogspot 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@loulou1248 Год назад

I appreciate this video greatly ❤thank you

@gemmaross2252 4 года назад

I found this video really helpful, thank you.

@dymondsdesigns8934 2 года назад

Awesome video very informative and easy to understand.

@shanz.kids1 2 года назад

Wonderful, thank you :)

@onlyequines8003 5 лет назад

Learned alot

@Wendy63Lorraine Год назад

Well done and Thank you for this thorough demonstration🌟

@kimoto81 Год назад

Amazing Video!!! Greetings from Brazil

@cindyhuang8519 2 года назад

I have watched several videos, this one is the best!

@tamarawatts7312 2 года назад

Literally the best video I’ve seen on saddle fitting thanks!

@rsequestrian3896 4 года назад

Wow this is an amazing explanation of saddle fitting!

@lindseysutherland7779 Год назад

Brilliant video. Learnt more from this video than a million others!

@bbartel1978 2 года назад

This is by far the clearest explanation I've seen. Thanks!

@beckyequestrian3891 4 года назад

very helpful thx!

@racinsmart 3 года назад

this is very helpful! i’m trying a saddle this saturday and will put these tips to use!

@crohkorthreetoes3821 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much. Concise and to the point with great demonstration.

@equine1235 5 лет назад

Tysm

@bibiliati8832 Год назад

Absolutely the very best information with clear instructions! Thank you so very much Kate Ballard❤️

@rachelzurkowski7715 Год назад

This is the most informative saddle fitting video on RU-vid. Thank you for creating this!

@clegg334 2 года назад

Best saddle fitting for English I've come across. Thank you.

@lenaamundsen1938 Год назад

Bought several saddles by now, and this have been my go-to for advice each time on proper fitting before calling in my local saddler!

@mervee2886 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, this was such an easy to understand clear video.

@bayleetorrez7759 Год назад

This is one of the best saddle fitting videos I've seen. Well done 👏 ✔️

@nikolmladkova5977 2 года назад

This is a very helpful video! I certainly learned something about equine anatomical landmarks ☺️

@donnasayers5523 10 месяцев назад

Kate Ballard I’d the BEST! Love my saddle ❤❤❤

@bonzaralph 6 месяцев назад

Fantastic very business like brilliant thank you!

@geminidream4347 4 года назад

Just happened to find you, great learning video which is what I am looking for. I agree with Zapporah, good explanation with using visuals. Thank you. Liked, subbed, alarmed.

@naunettemartin7450 2 года назад

I like this video that you do

@Livetodaywell 3 года назад

Thank you very much for this excellent instruction. I really need to call in a saddle fitter. Thank you.

@glazeddonut1148 4 года назад

Just checked and ..... HALLELUJAH !!!!! It fits perfectly !! Thanks for the video ❤️❤️

@imjustahallucination8257 4 года назад

Helpful👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@rachelgill7579 4 года назад

Very informative video, thank you! I never knew how to fit an English saddle before. I sadly don't have my own horse any more, but maybe some day I can own one again and I will know what saddle to get now.

@do3aalghamdi228 2 года назад

Amazing 🤩

@juanitaburt5281 Год назад

Thank you for the video, very clear and succinct. Buying and fitting a saddle is a nightmare

@arrikairwin8590 4 года назад

Thank you very much. If horses could talk they would thank you too

@lisafoster4468 2 года назад

I need one of these for Western saddles

@coralmarcin2063 2 года назад

Could you please do another one of these but for a western saddle? Thank you!!

@anonimouse3190 2 года назад

Love this video explanation! I've watched so many, and never found one that gave clear enough details for me to feel confident enough to try it out on my own. What are the chances you've done one for western, too? 😇

@mdee860 3 года назад

In England, the saddle fitters come to you! They also have better all in one truck/trailer combos. America is waaay behind. 🤔😢

@Birddog1227Blogspot 4 года назад

Hi Kate @Smartpak Thanks in advance, I have referred to this vid several times! I have a question/comment... So I am to be clear: the saddle size i.e.: 17.5" Wintec 500 CC is not a measurement for the rider; rather it is for the horse weight bearing area for English purposes? Glad to have your services at Smartpak!

@laurensims4836 9 месяцев назад

What are some tips when buying a used saddle online and not being able to try it on your horse first? This video is so interesting and wonderful! Thank you.

@candicejohnson5577 5 лет назад

Yes it's clear which saddles fit when the horse is standing squarely on a level surface with all his back muscles at rest, but, does it all still fit and works for him while in motion? When a horse is in motion the shape of their backs can change dramatically.

@blaisearwyn3405 4 года назад

I think thats why at the end of the video its mentioned that the next step would be to see the horse in motion with a rider.

@candicejohnson5577 4 года назад

That's my point though. If you fit to the horse at rest the chance of the saddle fitting well enough to allow for complete range of motion is unlikely. There will most certainly be pressure points and areas where there is little contact. Add to that the pad and its thickness and you could have a mess. I've learned over the years that fitting my horse to saddle that is a few centimeters wider than their backs and adding a pad with shims to lift the front of the saddle up off their shoulders just enough to allow full range of motion makes a world of difference to their comfort and stride.

@CP-jh8jl 4 года назад

These fitting terms were created so when the horse is in motion, the saddle will still fit. For example, the 3 finger wither clearance rule. When the rider’s weight is in the saddle and the horse is moving, there will be less than 3 fingers clearance. But the fit will still be appropriate because this was taken into account during the fitting. Extra clearance was needed when the horse was still to allow for the rider’s weight and the horses movement

@wajdiamayreh930 Год назад

Very useful and informative video. Thank you very much. So the upper part of the saddle should not touch the horse's back? Should it be tried initially on bare skin?

@dorothytenute2710 Год назад

Informative but I woud also like to see added onto this making sure the saddle fits the rider. What do you do if the saddle fits the horse but not necessarily the rider

@equinegamer6532 5 лет назад

Thank you!! this helps so much my horse is a rescue and the saddle I got the rescue fit it on him while he was a little skinny now his saddle is losing its fit and this helped so much to get the right size for him

@hannahmarie1155 5 лет назад

That's what happened to my gelding which is why I had to get a half pad. I would get a new saddle but since it fits perfectly with the half pad I don't see a point in buying another saddle

@equinegamer6532 5 лет назад

Hannah Marie My saddle fits perfect with a half pad as well but my saddle is 30 years old and need repair is done in those repairs are quite expensive and we don’t have a place where we can get it fixed so instead of spending the money to get mine repaired my parents might get me a new one for my birthday

@equinegamer6532 5 лет назад

That and my saddle doesn’t have a changeable Gillett and my horse has huge Withers

@ellaequine6925 2 года назад

This is a super good video! I kind youtuber named Elena Angel showed me this, I definitely think this video will help me out :))

@maple1825 5 лет назад

Do these same rules apply to western saddles?

@smartpak 5 лет назад

Hi @maple 1, thanks for your question! This video is intended to be a guideline for horses using English-style saddles. We would not recommend using the same principles for Western-style saddles as those are intended to fit differently and work differently with horse and rider. We’ll be sure to pass your interest in seeing a video about Western-style saddle fit along to the right team here for future consideration, too! -SmartPaker Jenna

@mailimarechal9447 4 года назад

Maple 1 no, western saddles mainly span across the whole back (which you probably already know)

@laurenhorne3843 4 года назад

@@smartpak I would be interested as well. I currently have a sports saddle which may fit similar. Thank you for the video on English saddles! It was very informative!