When a new horse comes in training to me, 99% of the time it either needs new equipment, or I end up changing it. Mostly there's a saddle fit issue - there is ALMOST ALWAYS a saddle fit issue. Part of that I think is that horses grow and change, but people keep the same tack. But there's also a general misunderstanding about saddle fit, which is one of the reasons I adore Colleen so much - her incessant quest to educate the masses. So when that new horse comes, saddle is issue number 1. I've got... read more
