The English Saddle Fit & Safety Guide is designed to help parents, youth riders, and beginner equestrians understand proper saddle fit, prevent riding-related injuries, and make confident, safety-first decisions as riders grow and progress.
Dressage often looks elegant and calm from the outside. But when it comes to kids riding dressage, safety always takes the front seat. I’ve spent plenty of hours around beginner riders. It’s super important to cover all the basics so kids can keep their love for horses alive and safe. This guide answers big questions … Read more
An ill-fitting saddle can quietly cause a whole bunch of headaches for both the horse and the rider. Knowing why saddle fit matters, what problems to watch for, and what to do when things go wrong is really important if you want happy, healthy rides. Here’s my full guide to understanding how an ill-fitting English … Read more
If you ride in the hunter ring, your English saddle is one of your most important pieces of tack. Over time, no matter how much care you take, there will come a point when you’ll need to think about replacing it. Riding in a saddle that’s past its prime can affect your horse’s comfort, and … Read more
If you ride English, making sure your saddle fits your horse properly is absolutely crucial for a happy partnership. Even if everything looks okay at first glance, an ill-fitting saddle quickly turns every ride into an uncomfortable adventure for both horse and rider. I need to point out something crucial which riders don’t understand: leather … Read more