Why Saddles Do Not Fit

Interesting numbers in regard to saddle fit. And what happens to the numbers if you include the "dynamic" horse back versus the static horse back?

Hay Feeders

In a previous blog post, Horse Eating Slower, a feeder was shown to help a horse eat slower.

Another option is a hay net: BusyHorse Hay Net

Directions for making the Cataloochee Free Choice Pasture Hay Feeder

Here's an innovation: Pasture Pal Feeder


Homemade Feeder:


Nose-It Feeder Toy:


Soaking Hay with Slow Down® Hay Feeder Soaker

The Horse Boy

Tornado, Horse Movie

A new movie, Tornado, with a beautiful Arabian horse:

Hee-Haw!

Saddle Fit

Here are some images of different saddles, different angles, on the same horse, Tucker, who belongs to Kristen. She says:

"I thought it would be fun to explore how different saddles fit. I tossed a couple on I knew would not fit just for a comparison.

Which saddle do you think fits the best? Which one(s) doesn't fit?"

Saddle 1 is a Stubben Siefried saddle.


Saddle 2 is a Big Horn western.



Saddle 3 is an Astund Special Icelandic saddle.




Saddle 4 is an Ascot International draft horse saddle.



Saddle 5 is a Barbier dressage saddle.



Saddle 6 is an "Evolutionary" flexible panel saddle.

Can You Ride Without a Bit

I think you have to have a special connection with your horse to be able to ride without a bit. Some people *need* a bit to "control" their horse. But if a horse is willing to lend you his legs, and his mind connects with your mind, it should be a ride that does not need any pulling or yanking on the reins.

This article should help owners get to the point of connecting on a different level with their horses: http://paintinghorse.wordpress.com/what-is-attraction/