At-Home Saddle Fitting Workshop with Patty Merli - Pt. 2
USEA Editors Leslie Threlkeld and Caroline Culbertson met with professional saddle fitter Patty Merli to discuss some basics of saddle fitting that can be evaluated at home before calling a pro.
“Riding is all about feel - so is saddle fitting," said Merli. "Does the horse feel free? Do you feel balanced? Is your position effective? Can you put your aids on without feeling like you have to change your position? Does your leg stay under you over a fence? That would basically move them into the next part of a fitting - to the ring.”
Read Part 2 of this two-part series here. Did you miss Part 1? Go here.
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