Equine Ergonomist

Introduction

Getting Started
What is an Equine Ergonomist & Certified Equine Ergonomist?
Roles & Restrictions 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

Next Steps

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