Introduction
Getting Started
What is an Equine Ergonomist & Certified Equine Ergonomist?
Roles & Resposibilities of an EE & CEE
The Saddle Industry
A History of Saddle Making
Saddle Manufacturing
Saddle Industry Quiz
Technology & Influence
Technology & Saddle Fit
The Circle of Influence
The Factors that Affect Saddle Fit
Technology & Influence Quiz
Equine Musculoskeletal Structures
Equine Musculoskeletal Structures
The 14 Reflex Points
Natural Asymmetry in Horses
Muscle & Postural Changes
Equine Musculoskeletal Quiz
Introduction to Saddle Fitting
The 5 Lines
The Saddle Support Area – SSA
Shoulder Rotation & Scapula Cartilage
Body Description
Body Description Overview & Saddle Components
Intro to Saddle Fitting Quiz
Fitting Considerations
Balance Alignment Point & Bone Clearance
Gullet Channel Width & Panel Contact
Billet Alignment & Saddle Length
Saddle Straightness
Tree Angle & Tree Width
Dust Patterns & Dry Spots
Fitting Considerations Quiz
Physical Damage & Behavioral Issues
Physical Damage
Postural Issues Caused by Poor Saddle Fit
Bad Behavior vs. Pain Reaction
Pain & Injury in the Horse
Physical Damage & Behavioral Issues Quiz
The Male vs Female Rider
Human Anatomy as Relevant to Saddle Fit
Male vs Female Rider: In the Saddle
Male vs Female Rider: In the Saddle – Consequences
Common Rider Health Issues
Measuring the Rider
Common Fit Types
Saddle Fit – Clothespin
Saddle Fit – Hyperextension
Saddle Fit – Fake Adjustable Fit
Saddle Fit – Bridge Fit
Saddle Fit – Modern Sport Fit
Saddle Fit – Tree Lift Fit
Other Tack Considerations
Assessing Tack Condition
Saddle Pads & Shimming
Dynamic and Static fit Overview
Dynamic and Static fit Overview
Fitting the Horse
Body Description
Glossary Terms
Body Condition Score
Measuring & Mapping the Horse
Tracings & Angles
Static Fit to Horse – Part I
Static Fit to Horse – Part II
5 Point Drawing
*Prepping for the Dynamic & Connecting the Dots
*The Dynamic Fit
*Sweat & Dust Patterns
*Solutions & Recommendations
Fitting the Rider
Measuring the Rider & Common Mistakes
Saddle Fit to Rider – Jumper
Saddle Fit to Rider – Eventing
Saddle Fit to Rider – Dressage
Saddlefit to Rider – Western (M)
Saddlefit to Rider – Western (F)
The Saddle
Saddle Condition – English
Saddle Condition – Western
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Next Steps
Equine Ergonomist Next Steps
Continuing Education Saddle Solutions