A full chapter definitely required for this one. Just as with blacksmiths, no saddler has ever seen a horse which does not have an appalling saddle, and no saddler has ever not had the perfect solution to the appalling saddle in the back of his van (albeit with a bit of stuffing taken out/ added on here and there). For the THF – just understand that saddles are really important and really expensive, that horses change shape all the time, requiring constant refits and new saddles. Plus that there is a massive difference between a Gp, a dressage and a jumping saddle ( all of which are of course required). What remains beyond comprehension is how no one agrees on anything. However this does mean that alternatives are endless and that if the tack change option (see above ) does not work it is always worth trying a new saddle in case that can help the rider who cannot ride or control their horse do so. So often the pinching saddle prevents perfect riding – hence a new one is a perfect solution. Simples.
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