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Jun 4, 20234 min read
Back Shape, Saddle Fitting and your Horses Changing Shape
When you have your saddle fitted one of the most important aspects is the width of the headplate, that’s the solid metal part right under...
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Feb 21, 20234 min read
Am I Too Big for my Horse?
Just take a scroll through your local horse riders Facebook group and no doubt you will see this question pop up time and again. The...
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Feb 21, 20231 min read
Horse Owners Online Saddle Fitting Course Now Live
Sign up now and start learning straight away. Click here to get started! This course has been specifically tailored for horse owners to...
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Feb 17, 20232 min read
IASF Fitters Congratulated by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers
Certified saddle fitters of the International Academy of Saddle Fitters were formally congratulated by the Prime Warden and Wardens of...
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Feb 13, 20235 min read
Saddle Fitting and the Overweight Horse
We all know a good doer when we see one, they live on fresh air and seem to be able to gain weight overnight resulting in that squishy...
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Feb 2, 20233 min read
A Saddle Should Fit Without a Half Pad , So Why Are So Many People Using Them?!
This can be a controversial topic in the saddle fitting world and there are lots of opinions on the use of saddle pads. The main purpose...
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Jan 6, 20232 min read
Feeding Position and Shoulder Asymmetry
Many horses have one shoulder larger than the other and it can a huge contributor to saddle slip! Many people rely on the use of a...
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Jul 24, 20222 min read
Essential Shopping List for Saddle Fitters
Starting out as a saddle fitter can be a daunting task. Not only do you have to find an accredited saddle fitting course and training...
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Mar 24, 20224 min read
No Pain no Gain! The same goes for our Horse
We’ve all hear the saying but how does it apply to our horse? Gym goers will be familiar with this saying and in simple terms it means we...
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Mar 14, 20221 min read
Body Worker, Sports Massage or Vet Physio?
At IASF we always teach our students to make referrals to a Veterinarian or Veterinary Physiotherapist. The reason for this is that the...
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Mar 8, 20224 min read
Is your Saddle Hurting your Horse? – Reading Behaviour
We all love our horses and the last thing we want to do is see them in pain. We are very quick to whip out the first aid box or call the...
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Mar 6, 20222 min read
Is your Saddle Fitter Qualified?
Is your Saddle Fitter Qualified? Author- Lisa Fay This seems to be something of a hot topic at the moment so I wanted to give my two...
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Mar 3, 20223 min read
Rider Weight and Pressure Under the Saddle
A study was conducted in 2019 to establish pressure differences under saddle with riders of various weights and sizes. In the saddle...
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Feb 19, 20222 min read
How do I Become a Saddle Fitter?
Interested in training as a Saddle Fitter? Here's an overview of the industry and everything you need to know to get started in a new and...
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Feb 17, 20223 min read
Struggling to get your Horse 'on the bit'?
An ill fitting saddle can cause pain and discomfort for your horse. This may result in obvious physical symptoms like rubs and sores but...
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Feb 13, 20221 min read
Saddler or Saddle Fitter
Two titles which are often misunderstood in the equestrian world but what is the difference? Saddler The term saddler has traditionally...
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