Winn Training
Saddle Fitting Clinic
August 15-16, 2025
Dr. Mike Jones
Hillsboro Vet Services, Missouri
Hostess: Anita Jones
$350 per person - 3 hour session
saddle fitting clinic with vet
What To Expect
Here's a guide outlining what you can generally expect when attending a saddle fitting clinic.
Preparation Before the Clinic
Scheduling and Confirmation:
- You will typically need to schedule and pay your appointment in advance.
- Confirm the date, time, and location of the clinic.
Horse Preparation:
- Ensure your horse is clean and presentable.
- Be prepared to have your horse available for assessment.
- We will have 5 clients in a 3 hour session, we will use one horse for discussion.
- First we lunge and access the horse for balance, as well as the horses bio mechanics under saddle .
- Second we will go over balance, pressure, cinch, pads and evaluation at a static form.
- Third we pull the saddle off and go over the anatomy of the horse
- Fourth we put trees on and saddles and have a discussion about why flare and a different set up could be better
- If possible we may have saddles available to ride and try
During the Clinic
Initial Assessment:
- The saddle fitter will observe your horse's conformation and movement.
- They may also assess your current saddle's fit on your horse.
Demonstration and Explanation:
- The fitter will demonstrate how to assess saddle fit.
- They will explain key fitting principles and how they apply to your horse.
Saddle Evaluation:
- Each saddle will be evaluated on your horse's back.
- The fitter will provide feedback and recommendations.
Riding Assessment:
- You may be asked to ride your horse with the evaluated saddles.
- This allows the fitter to see how the saddle performs under saddle.
Q&A Session:
- There will be an opportunity to ask questions and clarify any doubts.
- The fitter will provide advice on saddle adjustments or purchases.
Post-Clinic Considerations
Follow Up:
- You may need to schedule a follow-up appointment after adjustments or a new purchase.
- Understand the fitter's recommendations and next steps.
Saddle Care:
- Learn about proper saddle maintenance and storage.
- Ask about adjustments and when they might be needed.
Practice and Observation:
- Practice assessing your saddle fit regularly.
- Continue to observe your horse's behavior and comfort levels.
Item
Horse Preparation
Current Saddle
Riding Gear
Information
Follow-Up
Description
Clean and ready for assessment.
Bring all current saddles for evaluation.
Have bridle, girth, and saddle pad available.
Gather history of saddle fit issues.
Schedule appointments as recommended.
Item
1. Horse Preparation
2. Current Saddle
3. Riding Gear
4. Information
5. Follow-Up
Description
1. Clean and ready for assessment.
2. Bring all current saddles for evaluation.
3. Have bridle, girth, and saddle pad available.
4. Gather history of saddle fit issues.
5. Schedule appointments as recommended.
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