“It’s saddle fitting, not rocket science.”  – Edie Tschorn When it comes to saddle fitting, there are quite a few different theories and schools of thought.  While most fitters will eventually arrive at the same [...]

I’m usually up for a saddle fitting challenge, but to be honest, when I hear “I’d like one saddle to fit (fill in the blank) two, three or more horses, I gulp and look at [...]

  We’ve covered tree width and tree shape – now on to the third part of the saddle fitting trine:  panel configuration.  It’s probably the least known and understood facet of saddle fitting, yet it [...]

Some of you may have heard about some new technology in saddle fitting. The latest trend seems to be pressure scanning. Some fitters and manufacturers are using pressure sensing equipment. Essentially, the system involves a [...]

What an education I have received trying to find a saddle for Hammie. Yes, we do fit a wide variety of horses at Trumbull with a diverse array of fitting issues, but at home I [...]

Last month, we looked at one part of the saddle fitting equation:  tree width.  Many people think that if you get the width correct, you’re home free … and while width is a very important [...]

One comment we often hear from customers is “My horse needs a wide/medium-wide/36 centimeter tree.” And my reply is always, “In which saddle?” Now, I’m not trying to be smart or sarcastic – I really [...]

We talk a lot about saddle fit for the horse, but fit for the rider doesn’t seem to get nearly as much press – and believe me, it’s just as important for the saddle to [...]