Stirrups and Saddle Fit

One more thing: If the saddle fits properly, when the stirrup is hanging down on the saddle, it's going to be exactly vertical. If it's hanging here or here (not vertical) then the saddle is not sitting balanced on the horse's back. If you drop the stirrup and it hangs perfectly vertical, then you know that the saddle is properly balanced.

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(Full Length): 5 Rules to Saddle Fit

5 Ways to tell if your Dressage Saddle Fits (Simplified)

Saddle Fit, Simplified

Girthing the Saddle down

Parts of the Dressage Saddle

PRODUCTS I RECOMMEND AND WHY:

SOS Straps

Stirrup Keeper

E.A. Mattes pad

Dressage Girth

HELPFUL HINTS:

Saddle Straps

“Girth it up slow”