Saddle Fit Services

Does Your Saddle Really Fit?

Your horse’s body — and behavior — may already be trying to tell you.

Why Saddle Fit Matters

Even the most skilled rider, farrier or bodyworker can struggle to make progress if the saddle doesn’t fit. Discomfort from an ill-fitting saddle can lead to pain, compensation, and behaviors that are often

misattributed to training or attitude.

“If you were forced to dance in high heels two sizes too small… you’d stop dancing too.”

Most horses can’t kick off their saddle or leave the arena — but they can (and do) communicate discomfort. The challenge is knowing how to listen.

Expert Evaluation. Horse-First Approach.

What Becky Evaluates:

Becky doesn’t sell saddles. She evaluates saddle fit using a combination of:

Hands-on, in-motion assessment of saddle balance and pressure distribution
Saddlefit 4 Life® Diagnostic Methodology to assess ergonomics for both horse and rider

She evaluates both static and dynamic fit and looks for indicators like:

Bridging, rocking, or tilting saddles
Contact asymmetry
Pressure over reflex points
Saddle movement during transitions
Compensation patterns in gait
Saddle fitness and health

What You’ll Learn

Translating Your Horse’s Feedback

A clear understanding of what your horse’s back and body are showing
Insight into how saddle, and girth pad choices are influencing posture and comfort
Recommendations for next steps — including possible changes to tack
Peace of mind that someone is advocating for your horse’s physical experience under tack

Becky can also support you in communicating findings to your trainer, saddle fitter, or vet.

Becky’s Training & Approach

Certified Equine Ergonomist (Saddlefit 4 Life®)
Certified Equine Thermographer
Decades-experienced equine bodyworker and anatomical educator
Practitioner committed to evidence-based observation and horse-first ethics

Her approach isn’t about finding fault — it’s about helping you see what your horse is showing you and translating that into action.

Thermal Imaging & Saddle Fit

Becky’s legacy expertise in Infrared Thermography allows her to add an objective layer to saddle fit assessments.
Detect uneven heat from friction or trapped pressure
Reveal areas of inflammation or restricted circulation
Visualize pressure patterns from different saddles or pad setups

“Thermal imaging isn’t just about technology — it’s about visibility. It helps make the invisible discomfort, visible.”