The demo started with an analysis of Duvall's confirmation and muscling.
Next his back angles were measured.
The saddle fitter adjusted Nanci's saddle's frame to Duvall's measurements with a pneumatic tool and re-stuffed the panels while we watched.
Nanci made a quick test ride -
such an elegant pair -
then final adjustments were made.
This is the Reader's Digest version of a two and a half hour appointment. For those who would like more detail, here's a link to Step 1 of Schleese's 9 step video series - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2mKz0uP_K8.
11 comments:
That's really interesting! So, saddles are fit for the horse and not the rider, I hadn't thought about that!
So... in the old westerns, when they grabbed a horse and threw on their saddle, it may not have been a good fit and could possibly injure the poor animal? I hope I understand that right.
I love that thingy she took his back measurements with! Have never seen anything like that! Wish we had saddle fitters with those tools nearby!! I need a new saddle for my endurance horse!
Thanks for sharing, Terry! Very interesting!
Really interesting -comfort is so important to both the horse and the rider, Duvall sure is beautiful !!
Very interesting. I've heard a lot of comments, both good and bad, about the Schleese saddle. Sounds like Nanci has a good fitter, and that makes all the difference, I think.
Looks very high tech! And here I've been using pieces of cardboard... :)
I always learn something here. That is one beautiful horse! I at least know that!
Wow, that angle measurer thingy is awesome.
That's one lucky horse! I love the back measurer - how awesome!
Who knew all that went into adjusting a saddle.
Such a great post! very informative and COOL visuals to boot :)
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