Saddle Fitting with Cindy Cope
Join us for an insightful and educational event, Basics of Saddle Fitting with Cindy Cope, where we will delve into the essential aspects of saddle fitting, crucial for both horse and rider comfort. Whether you ride English or Western, this session will help you understand how to properly assess and select a saddle that works in harmony with your horse’s conformation and your riding style.
Cindy Cope, an expert in saddle fitting and owner of Saddles in Balance, will walk you through the various parts of both English and Western saddles. She’ll highlight the importance of correct saddle placement, including the proper cinch or girth fit, to ensure comfort and prevent issues like pinching or chafing.
Throughout the event, Cindy will cover common problem areas that arise when fitting a saddle to a horse, such as pressure points, uneven pressure distribution, and how to spot these issues early on.
Additionally, Cindy will touch on the limitations and considerations based on the horse's conformation—because no two horses are the same, and saddle fitting should always be customized.
By the end of the session, you’ll have the knowledge to assess your own saddle fit to ensure your current one is performing at its best, or discover that it might be time to find a new one. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field of saddle fitting.
