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Some Signs of ILL-Fitting Saddles

*MUSCLE ATROPHY ALONG THE BACK! (most important)

•White hairs under saddle area

•Anxious when mounted, won’t stand still

•Chips or rushes jumps

•Trouble with leads/lead changes

•Improper muscle development – no topline

•Stiff To warm up/cold  backed

•Bucking

•Rearing

•Spooking

•Twisting head or body

•Won’t pick up Lead to one side•

•Tripping

•Refusing Jumps

•Backing Ears when Saddled/Girthed

•Head Tossing

•Trouble with collection or lateral work

•Won’t enter the arena

•Sensitive Skin (does not like to be brushed)

•Shaking head

  • LAMENESS-especially hind end

  • sore back

  • won't round

  • ect.ect.............

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