Saddle Fitting 101 For English and Western Saddles
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Saddle Fitting 101 Clinic Description
Did you know improper saddle fit can cause back issues, lameness, muscle damage, behavioral issues and poor performance? Attend this informative and hands on saddle fitting clinic to learn how to help your horse maintain good health.
Attendees will learn about the 6 components of a comprehensive saddle fit assessment for English and Western saddles. Attendees will also perform structural assessments on various saddles, learn how to perform some basic assessments of the horse's back, pelvis and shoulders, and learn how to perform some basic saddle fit assessments.
Thermography, which is the use of an infrared (IR) camera to produce thermal images that depict heat patterns on the horse and saddle, will also be discussed and demonstrated real time as part of this clinic.
The clinic will include lecture and practical, hands on application of lecture material. Participants are encouraged to bring:
Saddle Fitting Clinic Materials
Saddle Fitting Clinic Schedule
There are currently no saddle fitting clinics scheduled.
Saddle Fitting 101 Clinic Description
Did you know improper saddle fit can cause back issues, lameness, muscle damage, behavioral issues and poor performance? Attend this informative and hands on saddle fitting clinic to learn how to help your horse maintain good health.
Attendees will learn about the 6 components of a comprehensive saddle fit assessment for English and Western saddles. Attendees will also perform structural assessments on various saddles, learn how to perform some basic assessments of the horse's back, pelvis and shoulders, and learn how to perform some basic saddle fit assessments.
Thermography, which is the use of an infrared (IR) camera to produce thermal images that depict heat patterns on the horse and saddle, will also be discussed and demonstrated real time as part of this clinic.
The clinic will include lecture and practical, hands on application of lecture material. Participants are encouraged to bring:
- Any saddle(s) utilized whether English or Western
- Lots of questions!!
- Saddle pads, shims, girths, cinches
Saddle Fitting Clinic Materials
Saddle Fitting Clinic Schedule
There are currently no saddle fitting clinics scheduled.
Clinic and Workshop Registration Information and Policies
- Pre-registration is required for all clinics and workshops in order to reserve your spot.
- Pre-registration is not complete until cash, check or a money order is received by Holistic Horse Bodyworks or their registration designee.
- Registrants will receive a registration confirmation via email once their payment is received and all registration information is complete.
- There are no refunds given if clinic/workshop registrants do not attend the clinic for any reason (unless the clinic is canceled by Holistic Horse Bodyworks.)
- In the event a check is returned by the bank for any reason, registration for the clinic/workshop is automatically cancelled and a $35 charge will be assessed.
- There is a minimum of participants participants required to hold this clinic. If less than the minimum number of people sign up, registrants will be notified the clinic is canceled and will receive a full and complete refund.
- Contact Ilene at (503) 867-1023 or via email if you have any questions about this clinic, need more information or wish to register.
