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:
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Hands-on, in-motion assessment of saddle balance and pressure distribution
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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:
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Bridging, rocking, or tilting saddles
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Contact asymmetry
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Pressure over reflex points
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Saddle movement during transitions
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Compensation patterns in gait
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Saddle fitness and health
What You’ll Learn
Translating Your Horse’s Feedback
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A clear understanding of what your horse’s back and body are showing
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Insight into how saddle, and girth pad choices are influencing posture and comfort
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Recommendations for next steps — including possible changes to tack
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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
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Certified Equine Ergonomist (Saddlefit 4 Life®)
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Certified Equine Thermographer
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Decades-experienced equine bodyworker and anatomical educator
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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
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Becky’s legacy expertise in Infrared Thermography allows her to add an objective layer to saddle fit assessments.
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Detect uneven heat from friction or trapped pressure
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Reveal areas of inflammation or restricted circulation
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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.”
Want to Know If It Fits?
A saddle doesn’t have to cause sores or bucking to be causing a problem.
Let’s listen to your horse together.
Schedule a Saddle Fit Evaluation - Click here
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