Children’s Riding & Saddle Education Blog

Long-Term Saddle Economics: Buying Once vs Replacing Every Year

Long-Term Saddle Economics: Buying Once vs Repl...

Discover why investing in a high-quality saddle saves money over replacing cheap ones yearly. Tips, cost per ride, and long-term saddle economics explained.  

Long-Term Saddle Economics: Buying Once vs Repl...

Discover why investing in a high-quality saddle saves money over replacing cheap ones yearly. Tips, cost per ride, and long-term saddle economics explained.  

Child riding confidently in a properly fitted children’s horse saddle during a beginner lesson

How the Wrong Saddle Can Delay a Rider’s Confid...

Confidence in riding doesn’t come from bravery alone.It comes from feeling secure. Table of Contents Confidence Development in Young Riders Why Saddle Fit Matters What Happens If the Saddle Is...

How the Wrong Saddle Can Delay a Rider’s Confid...

Confidence in riding doesn’t come from bravery alone.It comes from feeling secure. Table of Contents Confidence Development in Young Riders Why Saddle Fit Matters What Happens If the Saddle Is...

Comparison of two same-height horses with different back conformation and saddle tree fit

Why Two Horses of the Same Size Rarely Need the...

Discover why two horses of the same size rarely need the same saddle. Expert insights on horse saddle fitting and signs of poor saddle fit.

Why Two Horses of the Same Size Rarely Need the...

Discover why two horses of the same size rarely need the same saddle. Expert insights on horse saddle fitting and signs of poor saddle fit.

Child riding confidently in a stable children’s saddle suitable for RDA and SEN riders

What RDA & SEN Riders Need From a Saddle (Often...

Learn what truly matters in a saddle for RDA, SEN, and disabled riders. Covers safety, confidence, adaptive saddles, child development, and horse welfare.

What RDA & SEN Riders Need From a Saddle (Often...

Learn what truly matters in a saddle for RDA, SEN, and disabled riders. Covers safety, confidence, adaptive saddles, child development, and horse welfare.

treeless vs treed saddles

Treeless vs Treed Saddles: What the Research an...

An evidence-based comparison of treeless vs treed saddles. Learn how fit, biomechanics, rider weight, and discipline affect horse comfort and performance.  

Treeless vs Treed Saddles: What the Research an...

An evidence-based comparison of treeless vs treed saddles. Learn how fit, biomechanics, rider weight, and discipline affect horse comfort and performance.  

Horse saddle pressure points diagram explained

Pressure Points Explained: What Really Happens ...

Pressure points explained under a saddle. Learn what really happens to a horse’s back, where pressure points are, saddle points, pain risks, and riding rules.

Pressure Points Explained: What Really Happens ...

Pressure points explained under a saddle. Learn what really happens to a horse’s back, where pressure points are, saddle points, pain risks, and riding rules.