24/10/2026
Autumn is here! ๐
Here in the Netherlands, the grass is getting less nutritious and we're starting to see some horses lose a little weight. And sometimes, those changes can make quite a difference to saddle fit.
Last week, I worked with a horse that had started pulling and wasn't giving the rider a comfortable, consistent contact.
The saddle only had the TreeClix bases fitted, but after testing different settings while riding, we found that 25 mm wedges were needed to improve the fit. The rider immediately noticed a difference. The horse felt softer and more comfortable in the contact, pushed less against the right shoulder and was able to come back from canter in a more connected, balanced way.
Going from only a base to a base with 25mm wedges is quite a significant adjustment, so we've already scheduled another check in three to four weeks to see how the horse is doing and whether its shape has changed any further.
A nice reminder of how quickly things can change, especially at this time of year!
๐ธ Sorcha Tijmons
