“Ten Divergent Theories on Saddle Fit”
“Ten Divergent Theories on Saddle Fit”
About Jochen
– If you would like to know more about Jochen, then listen to his previous chats
First Chat 357 – JochenSchleese
Third Chat 430 – Jochen Schleese 3 – “Ten Points About Saddle Fitting Education”
Fourth Chat – 535 Jochen Schleese 4 – “Ten Points on Circle of Influence”
About This Episode
“Ten Divergent Theories on Saddle Fit”
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“Ten Divergent Theories on Saddle Fit”
Each of these topics can look at
a) what are the descriptors and
b) advantages and disadvantages
All mentioned totally generically to allow the listener to make up his/her own mind as to what is actually better for the horse.
1) Treed vs. treeless saddles
– Skeleton holds structure, spreads riders weight over a wider area
2) Gender appropriate saddles
– what to consider when fitting a saddle to a female rider
3) Changes in saddle design/use over the years
– functionality vs. fit
– Parade Saddle, Sidesaddle, Icelandic Saddle, Racing Saddle
– Clothes peg fit, saddle seat, narrow channel, long seat, circus trot
4) New technology used in fitting saddles
– Tree adjustment
– Hi-tech cameras, computerised saddle pad
5) The changing conformation of the horse’s 3-D back
– Back issues arising for horse and rider
– Is the saddle adjustable in the tree width and the tree angle
6) “Wizard of Oz” fit
7) “Bridge” fit
– Like a chair
– Four points should have contact everywhere
8) “Tree Lift” fit
– Slight rock forward to back
– Wider in the middle
9) Static vs. Dynamic fit
– How the horse and rider balance with each other
– Nine different shapes in the horses back
– Try saddle with horse moving (riding)
10) What does ‘custom’ really mean?
– Width
– Angle
– Flocking
Time Stamps
01:23 – Background
02:00 – Introduction
03:35 – 1) Treed vs. treeless saddles
08:11 – 2) Gender appropriate saddles
12:25 – 3) Changes in saddle design/use over the years
22:35 – 4) New technology used in fitting saddles
29:06 – 5) The changing conformation of the horse’s 3-D back – back issues arising for horse and rider
33:19 – 6) “Wizard of Oz” fit
35:41 – 7) “Bridge” fit
41:40 – 8) “Tree Lift” fit
45:44 – 9) Static vs. Dynamic fit
48:25 – 10) What does ‘custom’ really mean?
53:40 – Contact: see details below
Jochen’s Contact Details
Phone: +17025440002 Ontario, Canada
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Website: https://saddlefit4life.com
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