Saddle Fit and Dressage Rider Position
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Saddle fit and Rider Position
Your saddle is the sandwich between you and horse horse. It is very important that you saddle correctly fits both you and your horse so that you are in the correct position and can communicate effectively with your horse!
In today’s RUclips video, I interview Sarah Boothe from Custom Saddlery about saddle fit and rider position!
Horses are athletes and every every horse has a different shape and size back. It is important that your saddle fits correctly on your horses back. An ill fitting saddle will not only make your horse sore in the back but it also can put the rider out of balance and in a compromised position!
Here are some things you should know about saddles and saddle fit:
Saddle size:
A saddle that is too big may cause the rider to be in a chair seat
A saddle that is too small might pitch the rider forward
Knee rolls:
The length and angle of the knee roll depends on the riders leg length and personal preference.
The knee roll should be a guide and not a brace for your leg position - your leg should stay BEHIND the the knee roll and when you ride a half halt or when your horse pulls on you, then you should feel your seat deeper into the saddle.
Saddle fit can effect your alignment:
Saddle too narrow it can pitch you to the back of the saddle and into a chair seat
A saddle that is too wide can tip you forward forward
Stirrup length:
Ideally when you drop your stirrups, your stirrup should hang at the same level as your ankle bone.
New riders may need a little shorter stirrup length - that’s ok for comfort and safety. It is better to have your stirrups a little on the shorter side than to be reaching for them.
Saddle Symmetry:
The saddle should sit straight on your horses’ back. It is very important that the gullet of your saddle is over your horses spine. If your saddle sits crooked on your horse and the panel of the saddle is on your horses’ spine this will be very uncomfortable for your horse!
A correct saddle is key to you being effective in the saddle and to helping you maintain the correct position and alignment in the saddle. I am a frugal person, but investing in a good saddle is well worth your money. As Sarah mentioned in the video, there are a LOT of really good used saddles on the market, just make sure they can be adjusted and have a certified saddle fitter come and make sure that the saddle fits you and your horse!
Happy Riding!
Amelia 
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Very informative and not a sales video. Learnt quite a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video I'm going to be calling her right away
So helpful thank you!
Thank you so much for this video, it helped a lot.
Where did you get that saddle stand? It looks perfect.
Hope this video is helpful! Here's another video on saddle fit and shimming: ruclips.net/video/KYSuYUKnql0/видео.html
Great video! I'm 16 measured from hip to knee, and I can fit in a 16,5 inch seat in jump saddles but in dressage I need 17. However, my problem is that my foot is the only thing reaching below the flaps of the saddle, so I should have a saddle for a pony rider to fit my length of leg, but my bum can't fit in a 16 inch. It is super frustrating as I can't afford to get a special saddle, I need to buy used. I love dressage, but it frustrates me when I can't reach the horse.
as far as i know you can let the saddle maker adjust the flaps to your needs of a fitting used saddle. all you need to do is ask around to find someone who's willing to do that
@@rijmee9453 None of the saddle brands that are sold here an do that. If you want special flaps, you have to buy a new saddle.
Also, very old post to comment on...
This helped so much
Yay!! Glad to hear it!!
Amelia can you proform a dressage course for us ,in upcoming videos.
Great vid! Amelia, please can you let me know what boots you’re wearing. I have long legs and can’t find any long enough! X
I know Sarah cause she fitted my mare and I. Now I see how tall you are Amelia cause I’m basically slightly shorter than Sarah LOL
I can’t believe how tall you are. We can’t tell when you’re riding. :)
Haha!! I look so tall in this video!!
Could you tell me what point on your but did she measure from I took a measurement from where my hip socket was approx to the point of knee . The measurement was nineteen inches. I do feel comfortable in a seventeen inch depending on the make. Does this sound in the ballpark
So timely for me! I have been told by several people that my saddle is working against me so I have been looking at saddles. Like you, Amelia, I have super long (as one clinician told me "freakishly long") legs. Inseam is 36! My hip to knee measurement is 21, but I am very thin. Which Custom Saddle do you ride in? I will call Sarah, as she does service our Carmel Valley area. Just want to make sure she has correct saddles to fit me and my Dutch Warmblood (16-1 hands).
I ride in the icon or the aviar!!
Great information! Do also find that your saddle needs change as your position changes/improves? I have one suoer high withered horse and one Roly poly bug... they each have the same saddle made to fit them... but I find on the rounder horse I struggle more with my leg position... he is also my lazier horse... just wondering if I should try a different type? 🤔 thanks again for sharing these great videos!
Same issue I'm riding in a saddle which was fine on my high withered narrow horse but not on my current horse who is really wide. It kept shifting on his back and the large covered knee rolls pushed my legs even further apart which was really uncomfortable and turned my knees out. After endless shimming and reflocking I switched to the Aviar and wow its minimal, closer contact design make him feel a lot skinnier plus it's glued to his back so it's much easier to keep my balance and my leg on. I need to ride in it a few more times to decide but my horse seems less grumpy 👍🏻
@@sylviawong2292 ooooh. That's interesting! I'm constantly fiddling trying to pull my leg back where on my other guy I do nothing! Ugh. Frustrating. Might need to look into that saddle! 🤔 it's by Custom saddle? Or is it a separate brand they rep?
@@falizianme5846 your custom rep should be able to get you one to try👍🏻
Yes! Try the aviar. That’s what I have for Harvey!
Hi Amelia!! I have been looking into Aviar saddles. But i don't know anyone personally that has any Aviar saddles so i have one question. Does the high thigh block stop you from doing a posting trot? I just don't want to feel "stuck in the saddle". Thank you so much!!
Posting the trot is just fine in my saddle! Your Aviar fitter will be able to help you find the right knee block design so that they won't get in your way!
Can you do a saddle video on fitting different horse types? I was trying a new saddle and got bucked off, so it would be interesting to understand what to look for that fits the horse correctly
This is a huge topic! i would recommend not to "try" saddles without a pro or professional saddler to guide you! Great suggestion though!
My saddle fitter gave me the saddle to try
My 18 inch Kieffer Dressage Saddle is causing me pain in my back, and I already have a slight muscular disability.. My hip to knee measurement is around 18 inches. I ride different horses at a therapeutic horse riding center where I take lessons. What size of a dressage saddle do I need?
It's hard to say without seeing you. My recommendation would be to make sure it fits your horse first, and to enlist the help of a professional saddle fitter in your area. :)
Would love to better understand the top point on that femur measurement. The "center of the hip" is a three dimensional point, what are the landmarks?
This is really helpful to a noobie
So glad it helped!
Is it comfortable to ride dressage saddles with out stirrups?
these ones are!
I have very very wide mare and I’m on the market for a saddle. Is there anyone in Pa that I can contact?
check out Custom's website: mysaddle.com/en/find-a-fitter and if you email them, they would be happy to help direct you too :)