Saddle Fitting
If you have any doubts regarding the fit of your saddle, see whether any of the following symptoms of a poor-fit apply to you:
Tail swishing or grumpiness when the saddle is put on or when grooming
Bucking or tension when riding, especially through transitions
Difficulty in coming round or in engaging the hindquarters
Unwillingness to perform certain tasks
Bolting or pulling after landing from a fence
Exaggerated stiffness in one direction
Muscular atrophy
White hairs or scar tissue under the saddle
Difficulty in keeping legs in position
Tension or pain in back during and after riding
Feeling as though you are riding up or down hill
Lack of security over fences or during fast work
