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Dealing with saddle fit issues can be more than frustrating to a rider. Trying to find a saddle that the rider loves AND that shows love to the horse can even seem impossible! We all know that a saddle needs to fit our horse, but what is the anatomy underneath it that makes this true?No matter the kind of riding, saddles are designed to fit onto the thoracic region of a horse’s back. The thoracic region is the section of the back that has ribs and comes after the cervical vertebrae (the neck) bu …

The horse is an amazing animal. Anyone who competes on a horse is drawn to them through their essence and athleticism. Their anatomy and structure are equally as fascinating.The horse’s back is sometimes overlooked in its contribution to movement. Connecting his front end to his rear end, the back carries the rider while performing athletic feats to the best of his ability. As competition gets tougher and more competitive every day, looking at the whole horse is imperative to gain an edge.Unders …

Each part of the locomotor apparatus plays a distinct and different role in locomotion. The horse’s trunk is the central part that unites and coordinates the haunches with the forehand. In addition to transmitting propulsion forward from the hind limbs, the trunk supports the body organs and carries the rider’s weight. In my previous post, we looked at how the different body parts work together to produce the horse’s extraordinary athletic prowess.Diving into the biomechanics of a horse a …