The Syd Hill Bulletin
What Causes Saddle Slippage in Jumping and Dres...
Saddle slippage during a ride is frustrating for the rider and uncomfortable for the horse. Whether your saddle shifts forward onto the shoulders, slides backward, or twists to one side,...
What Causes Saddle Slippage in Jumping and Dres...
Saddle slippage during a ride is frustrating for the rider and uncomfortable for the horse. Whether your saddle shifts forward onto the shoulders, slides backward, or twists to one side,...
Fitting High-Withered Horses in English Saddles...
Fitting an English saddle to a horse with high, narrow Withers and deep hollows behind the shoulders requires extra care. Off-the-track Thoroughbreds, narrow Warmbloods, and older performance horses frequently present...
Fitting High-Withered Horses in English Saddles...
Fitting an English saddle to a horse with high, narrow Withers and deep hollows behind the shoulders requires extra care. Off-the-track Thoroughbreds, narrow Warmbloods, and older performance horses frequently present...
How Proper leather Care Extends Leather Life an...
A quality leather English saddle is a major investment that can last for decades with basic care. Australian weather conditions, ranging from humid summers to dry, dusty conditions, take a...
How Proper leather Care Extends Leather Life an...
A quality leather English saddle is a major investment that can last for decades with basic care. Australian weather conditions, ranging from humid summers to dry, dusty conditions, take a...
Understanding Dressage Saddle Seat Depth and Th...
Finding the right balance between support and freedom of movement is a common challenge when buying a dressage saddle. Deep seats and large thigh blocks have become popular in modern...
Understanding Dressage Saddle Seat Depth and Th...
Finding the right balance between support and freedom of movement is a common challenge when buying a dressage saddle. Deep seats and large thigh blocks have become popular in modern...
Transitioning from All Purpose to a Dedicated J...
Many riders begin their English journey in an All Purpose (GP) saddle because it handles basic flatwork, trail riding, and low jumps reasonably well. However, as fence heights increase and...
Transitioning from All Purpose to a Dedicated J...
Many riders begin their English journey in an All Purpose (GP) saddle because it handles basic flatwork, trail riding, and low jumps reasonably well. However, as fence heights increase and...
The Importance of Wither and Spine Clearance in...
Jumping puts unique dynamic forces on your horse's back. During takeoff, landing, and rapid turns between fences, the saddle receives concentrated impacts that can cause sore muscles if the tree...
The Importance of Wither and Spine Clearance in...
Jumping puts unique dynamic forces on your horse's back. During takeoff, landing, and rapid turns between fences, the saddle receives concentrated impacts that can cause sore muscles if the tree...