How to tell if your saddle fits | Kate Ballard, Society of Master Saddlers

Does your saddle fit your horse? Where do you start to figure out if it does or doesn't? We asked professional saddle fitter and member of the Society of Master Saddlers, Kate Ballard, to give us a few tips and tricks to help you figure out if your saddle fits your horse. So if you've ever asked yourself any of the following questions about your saddle, watch this video to get the answers from a world-renowned saddle fitter:

- Is it too long or too short?
- Is it too wide or not wide enough?
- Do the length and width really matter? (SPOILER ALERT: They do.)
- What is bridging?

Still have saddle questions? Check out our handy saddle fitting guide ( or give SmartPak's Customer Care team a call at 1-800-461-8898 - they're always happy to help you out.

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