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Why Wide Horses Need Special Saddles
If you’ve got a wide horse, or even one that just doesn’t match the “typical” shape, you’ve probably already run into saddle fit problems. It’s not as simple as grabbing whatever your trainer suggests and throwing it on their back. Some saddles might look fine at first, but if they don’t match your horse’s shape, they can … Read more
Read MoreHow to Properly Position a Saddle on Your Horse
I want to start by talking about where your saddle actually belongs. The short version? Most folks put it too far forward. Once you understand why that’s a problem, and how your horse feels about it, you’ll want to get it right every time. Finding the Scapula First, let’s find the scapula – the shoulder … Read more
Read MoreThoughts from an Equine Chiropractor
My name is Dr. Steve Katz. I’ve been a chiropractor for 40 years. I received my certification for animals and started doing chiropractic work on horses over 30 years ago. I had a mixed practice of humans and horses for about 17 years, but I gave up my human practice and have been working exclusively … Read more
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