How Saddlefit 4 Life ®
Helps Horses, Riders and Professionals

• 1. Saddle Fit Education

  for riders, horse owners, and equine professionals

• 2 . Training and Certification of Equine Professionals

  We are the leading international organization dedicated to training in saddle fit evaluation, analysis and diagnosis of saddle fit issues

• 3. Facilitates Communication and Sharing of Information and Resources

  between horse owners, riders, equine professionals and the industry through seminars, lectures, workshops, symposiums, training sessions, demonstrations and personal horse and client assessments.

• 4. Cooperative Work by Equine Professionals

  Our professionals analyze, consult, refer and share their professional findings to achieve optimum solutions and maximum protection for horse and rider

The Saddlefit 4 Life® System
consists of 4 parts:

Philosophy

A commitment to optimal saddle fitting to protect both the horse and rider from pain and long term damage

System On Site Diagnostic Services by our certified Professional Partners

• Measurements, Evaluation, Analysis (static and dynamic)
• Saddle Fit Diagnosis for Horse
• Saddle Fit Diagnosis for Rider ensures complete comfort and correct position for rider; enhances balance and communication
• Recommendations for Solutions with Independent reporting

Sharing

Equine professionals working together to educate, share information, and raise awareness of the necessity of ongoing saddle fitting analysis to maintain equine back health, and prevent damage to horses.

Solutions available through Saddlefit 4 Life®  Professional Partners

• Evaluation of saddle fit to horse and to rider
• Professional Fitting Services to maintain optimal saddle fit and protection through all stages of development
• Geometrically Adjustable Saddles© fitted to the bio-mechanics of the moving horse are available through Saddlefit 4 Life® Retail Partners

Select retailers may be interested in our Retailer Education Program to become a Saddlefit 4 Life®  Retail Partner. Inquiries are welcome.

The Saddlefit 4 Life® Diagnostic System

Saddlefit 4 Life® Professionals are available to assist you by providing complete diagnostic evaluation, analysis and recommendations in a comprehensive analysis.

(See our associated professionals) Here are some of the factors we evaluate:

• 1. Muscles of the Horse and Rider Position
• 2. Stirrup Bar Position
• 3. Seat Size

  (balance, correlation of size to weight of rider, effectiveness of seat)

• 4. Examination for Signs of a Sore Back

  (these can be present without swelling, white hairs or sores presenting symptomatic behavioural issues)

• 5. Evaluation of Saddle Fit with and without a Saddle Pad
• 6. Analysis of Horse Conformation to the Fit of the Saddle

  (shoulder freedom, tree fit and composition, saddle placement and position)

• 7. Location of Pressure Points
• 8. Evaluation of Saddle

  (assessment of saddle bridging or rocking, check panel contact and panel angle, fit through the gullet)

• 9. Analysis of Horse Movement - provides clues to saddle fit
• 10. Dust Pattern Analysis

  (pressure points, gullet width, saddle support area)

• 11. Saddle Measurements and Assessment

  (tree width, tree angle, tree points, balance, panel design, panel length, degree of adjustability)