Saddle Fitting
Our head coach, Shellie, is now offering saddle fitting services.
Saddle fit plays a critical role in your horse’s comfort, movement, performance, and long-term soundness.
Poor saddle fit can contribute to:
• Unexplained soreness or lameness
• Behavior and resistance issues
• Muscle wasting and asymmetry
• Restricted movement and shortened stride
• Difficulty with collection, balance, and self-carriage
• Decline in performance in the show pen
With a background working with performance horses, we understand how closely saddle fit is connected to biomechanics, movement quality, and athletic performance.
Shellie has studied saddle fitting through Saddlefit 4 Life as an Equine Ergonomist and through a UK-based saddle fitting program. She continues expanding her education through ongoing study and professional development.
As an independent saddle fitter, Shellie is not affiliated with any particular saddle brand. Her focus is on finding the best functional fit for both horse and rider rather than promoting specific products.
Offering for both western and english saddles:
• Static saddle fit evaluations
• Dynamic saddle fit evaluations while the horse is moving
• Horse and rider measurements
• Saddle tracings
• Back mapping
• Evaluation of rider balance and saddle interaction
• Performance-focused fitting considerations
Please note: while she can assess saddle fit and function, Shellie is not a saddle maker and therefore does not perform saddle repairs or tree adjustments.
Whether you are dealing with soreness, behavioral concerns, performance issues, muscle development problems, or simply want to ensure your horse is as comfortable as possible, saddle fit can make a significant difference.
Servicing the southern Utah area with the possibility of servicing northern Utah if a large enough group is interested.
Message us for more information or to schedule a fitting.
Saddle fit plays a critical role in your horse’s comfort, movement, performance, and long-term soundness.
Poor saddle fit can contribute to:
• Unexplained soreness or lameness
• Behavior and resistance issues
• Muscle wasting and asymmetry
• Restricted movement and shortened stride
• Difficulty with collection, balance, and self-carriage
• Decline in performance in the show pen
With a background working with performance horses, we understand how closely saddle fit is connected to biomechanics, movement quality, and athletic performance.
Shellie has studied saddle fitting through Saddlefit 4 Life as an Equine Ergonomist and through a UK-based saddle fitting program. She continues expanding her education through ongoing study and professional development.
As an independent saddle fitter, Shellie is not affiliated with any particular saddle brand. Her focus is on finding the best functional fit for both horse and rider rather than promoting specific products.
Offering for both western and english saddles:
• Static saddle fit evaluations
• Dynamic saddle fit evaluations while the horse is moving
• Horse and rider measurements
• Saddle tracings
• Back mapping
• Evaluation of rider balance and saddle interaction
• Performance-focused fitting considerations
Please note: while she can assess saddle fit and function, Shellie is not a saddle maker and therefore does not perform saddle repairs or tree adjustments.
Whether you are dealing with soreness, behavioral concerns, performance issues, muscle development problems, or simply want to ensure your horse is as comfortable as possible, saddle fit can make a significant difference.
Servicing the southern Utah area with the possibility of servicing northern Utah if a large enough group is interested.
Message us for more information or to schedule a fitting.
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Common horse problems from poor saddle fit:
- Unexplained lameness
- Directional preference
- Refusing to bend
- Difficulty picking up a lead
- Bucking under saddle
- Girthy or biting at the girth area
- Atrophy behind the shoulders
- Hunters bump
- Lateral walk or 4 beat canter
- Dry spots, white hairs and bumps under saddle
- Body soreness
Contact us to sign up!
