Both sport and pleasure riders know how important saddle fit is to keeping their mounts healthy and comfortable. But what effects could considerably smaller and lighter racing saddles have on horses ...

An exciting new research study being led by Hartpury University aims to produce industry-wide guidelines relating to saddle fit for the rider. It is hoped that the guidelines will add to existing ...

Master saddle maker Jeff Gollehon and his young colleague Sterling Campbell spend a good share of their work week cutting, wetting, shaping and tooling hand-crafted saddles in the loft area of Grizzly ...

An “ambitious” study at Hartpury University will have benefits for horse welfare and performance, and rider training, it is hoped. The aim of the research, led by Kathryn Nankervis and Russell ...

I love cycling, but too long in the saddle and it’s a pain in the arse, quite literally. At first, I was assured by long time riders that I’d soon ‘get used to it’ but soreness, numbness and chafing ...

Saddling a horse can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time. You may have watched others do it before, but the mechanisms of a saddle can be confusing when you try it yourself. The good news ...