Patina Sidner - Princess and the Pea Saddles

11/03/2023

I don't know why this hasn't received more publicity, but this fifty-foot sculpture was unveiled recently in South Dakota.
It's called 'Dignity' and was done by artist Dale Lamphere to honor the women of the Sioux Nation.
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06/10/2023

Need a western saddle?

Here is a ranch saddle I Just got done. How would it look on your horse?

06/07/2023

https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/grand-prix-barefoot-one-two-60-clear-rounds-and-a-whaaaat-moment-827392?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=hh-showjumping&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR33PsUzgHZ8fwQSAMp6-we_cAZA6ANU55pWLa0SGk0CjwpWBHM_ipYuYKQ_aem_th_Ae7ow6V3o-th08cG4UQTeMApRrcKoL5TFAz6Sig0z4pFro7g5UFaTMCWRhZbLuXhjoE&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

In this week's international showjumping news, a grand prix results in a barefoot one-two and Ben Maher jumps 60th clear round

05/26/2023

05/26/2023

Saddle fitting in the cross ties is just like trying on shoes while sitting in a chair. What a saddle fitter can see and feel on the horse only provides a starting point. We must pay careful attention to the horse’s movements to evaluate how a saddle fits. This is because we cannot see the tree inside the saddle. A saddle can appear to be perfectly fit but the tree may be causing discomfort. A common source of discomfort comes from narrow twist angles and steep rails. Sometimes the horse tells us in whispers, sometimes they shout. It is our job to listen and observe.

On the bit, outline, frame whatever phrase you use, it's always a hot topic between riders, trainers, and dressage judges - in fact almost everyone in the horse world has an opinion on this subject. First and foremost, the horse's welfare is essential. He must be able to move freely with regular g*i...

05/18/2023

From 2007 until recently Ian Hastilow was the Saddle Fitting Course Coordinator, he has been a lecturer and assessor since 2004 and still works on the saddle fitting courses every year.

Ian has been designing, manufacturing and fitting saddles since the late 1970s, opening his own saddlery shop and workshop in 1984. He is a Master Saddler and Master Saddle Fitter through the Society of Master Saddlers, and has held the post of President of the Society in 2005/2006. Earlier this year Ian was awarded a Fellowship of the Society of Master Saddlers for his work for the Society over the last 30 years.

In 2010 Ian was made a Freeman of The City of London through the Worshipful Company of Saddlers and subsequently a Liveryman.

The SMS National Competition is a prestigious competition to enter and Ian has won it twice for a Trade Saddle and has been a judge on various occasions.

Ian helped setup the North American Saddlery School in 2006 when he was President of the SMS, writing a large amount of the course content, then teaching it in America. Lecturing and fitting saddles has taken him worldwide.

Still manufacturing bespoke saddles in his own workshop in Wales and fitting them across the UK, Ian is also a consultant for saddle tree and panel designs.

Ian has said, "Many people ask what makes a good saddle fitter, the answer is easy - listen to the client”.

05/18/2023

Preventing Cervical Arthritis Zoom Webinar
Saturday, May 20th. Starting at 11 am Eastern time Video will be availible for later viewing as well.

We have shown pictures of poll over flexions as Elizabeth Uhl, DVM, Ph.D., Dip, ACVP, and Michelle Osborn. MA. Ph.D. measured the relation with cervical stress, but the lesions are consistent with compressive forces. The riding techniques illustrated in these pictures induce compressive forces on the caudal cervical vertebrae and T1
As Ronda explains in her introduction of the Practical Application part of the Webinar, “Not over-flexing the poll does not prevent cervical arthritis.” Compressive forces are the culprit.
https://www.scienceofmotion.com/documents/preventing_cervical_arthritis_.html

05/16/2023

Gitty Uuuuuup!

05/16/2023

Haha!

03/25/2023

Congratulations!

03/14/2023

Nice description and discussion about girthing!

02/11/2023