Comments on Behind the Bit: Sport horse conformation: Saddle position

It's funny I've noticed Chrome's withe...

2012-02-07T22:31:34.595-05:00

It's funny I've noticed Chrome's withers changing a lot as he grows. When he was younger he had no wither at all, now he's starting to develop one, but he's so butt high it looks awful lol.

FriesianWelshX I wish you had a blog full of pictures of your horse. :D

L O L. Low-withered, young horses with big, floaty...

2012-01-25T11:03:20.803-05:00

L O L. Low-withered, young horses with big, floaty trots and rolling canters never seem to keep saddles in anywhere but the wrong place! Our Morgan and Arab owner friends have it BAD. We should all send them sympathy cards.

When my mutton-withered, extra-wide-backed Friesian sport gelding was four, I would often find myself riding his side after a rolling canter. I had to get a "Y

I have a dressage pad that has "rubbery bits&...

2012-01-24T21:42:31.292-05:00

I have a dressage pad that has "rubbery bits" (think woven rubber like a non-slip pad for a rug) on the back, supposed to keep the saddle pad--and therefore, the saddle, if you use the keepers--in place.

I've not yet used this pad, and it's out in the tack shed somewhere. I'm in my jammies and it's COLD outside, otherwise I'd rush out and find it). Anyway

I'm in love with that mare! What a beauty.

2012-01-24T19:53:34.099-05:00

I'm in love with that mare! What a beauty.

Since Riley it still young, his withers may well c...

2012-01-24T14:25:08.384-05:00

Since Riley it still young, his withers may well change as he continues to grow. I have a feeling this is just a phase he is going through.

As well, his shoulder muscle will develop and that will also help keep the saddle from going too forward.

Those horses you pictured are lovely and I was not aware that there were scores for saddle position. Very interesting.