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THE ONE COURSE EVERY RIDER
ABSOLUTELY NEEDS TO TAKE

+ understand exactly how a saddle needs to fit, and why.
+ arm yourself with the knowledge to avoid fitters only interested in a sale
+ quickly identify saddle fit issues on your own horse
+ much more!

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EVIDENCE-BASED FITTING

With so many schools of thought within the world of saddle fitting, it can be difficult to determine what and who to trust. When it comes to evidence-based saddle fit that protects both horse and rider from preventable pain and injury, our courses are the pinnacle of saddle fit education. We have partnered with physicians, veterinarians, researchers, and all manner of equine and human professional to bring you the most comprehensive training.

Our step-by-step process distilled from thousands of hours of hands-on experience, coupled with decades worth of knowledge from a collective group of experts and professionals means we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to!

Trusted around the world by professionals from every facet of the equine industry, even already practicing saddle-fitters!

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

The Course Every Rider NEEDS to Take

Flocking vs Adjusting
Tree Types & Materials
Saddle Adjustability
Technology & Saddle Fitting
The Factors That Affect Saddle Fit
Muscular & Skeletal Development
The Reflex Points
Shoulder Rotation & Scapula Cartilage
The Multifidus Muscle

Asymmetry in Horses
The Longissimus Muscle
The Saddle Support Area
Billet Types & Considerations
Saddle Pads & Specialty Pads
Male vs Female Rider Needs
Common Rider Health Issues
Rider Fit Checklist
Measuring Your Saddle
BONUS: Equine Behavior & Communication

If you ride horses in any capacity, this course will help you protect yourself and your horse from saddle-related pain and injury.

HERE'S WHY MANY PEOPLE STILL STRUGGLE WITH SADDLE FIT

At Saddlefit 4 Life we’ve worked with thousands of riders around the world and understand the struggle in finding a qualified fitter or a saddle that works for both you and your horse.

Saddle fitting shouldn’t be confusing or frustrating.

#1: NO STANDARD EDUCATION:

Saddle fitting has rarely been part of general equestrian education, typically excluded from most riding schools with the exception of the limited information provided in some Pony Clubs, and focused only on space for the wither and little else. How are riders supposed to know the saddle is causing an issue when the very basics of saddle fitting and equine behavior are largely ignored?

#2: MANUFACTURING LAGGING BEHIND:

Despite the overwhelming evidence on the saddle needs of the equine athlete, manufacturers lag behind in offering actual solutions. Instead the market is flooded with "one size fits all" saddles that cause a world of damage and end up crippling some horses for life.

#3: CONFLICTING INFORMATION:

You can bring out 5 different saddle fitters and get 10 different opinions on what is "right". Sometimes it's based on fitter-bias, sometimes it's what they say just to make a sale, while other times it's just due to lack of knowledge on what CORRECT saddle fitting is. With so much misinformation floating around, it's no wonder people are constantly frustrated and confused.

#4: SALES DRIVEN 'ADVICE'

In many cases a saddle fitter is out to do more than check a saddle, they typically want to sell you a new solution to your existing problem, or a service that might not actually be needed, or be helpful. When service is driven by a need to meet a sales quota or service quota, the welfare of the horse may no longer be top priority.

#5: NO REGULATION

Saddle fitting as a whole is unregulated, meaning anyone, regardless of education or lack thereof can call themselves a saddle fitter and provide fitting services. What's worse is that there is typically nothing the owner can do if the fitter ends up causing saddle-related injuries or lameness.

#6: IF, OR, BUT NEVER TOGETHER

Saddle fitting is about fitting BOTH the horse and rider together, with rider fit a hugely important piece of the puzzle that shouldn't be ignored. Unfortunately many fitters focus solely on fit to the horse, with very little consideration on fit to the rider despite the fact that improper rider fit can negatively impact fit to the horse.

#7: PAIN REACTION VS BAD BEHAVIOR

Too often horses are labelled as naughty, bad, disrespectful, stupid and the list goes on, ignoring the fact that horses DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY to decide to annoy the rider or "behave badly". They are reacting due to pain or discomfort, either physical or psychological. Understanding how horses behave opens the door to understanding where the pain may be coming from.

ALL TOO OFTEN PEOPLE GET STUCK IN AN ENDLESS CYCLE OF BUYING/SELLING SADDLES WITHOUT EVER GETTING TO THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM: PROPER EVALUATION OF THE HORSE & RIDER TO FIND THE CORRECT SADDLE SOLUTION

WHY COMMON SADDLE FIT 'QUICK-FIXES' NEVER ACTUALLY FIX THE PROBLEM

Walk into any tack shop and you’ll see that there is no shortage of specialty pad, girth, riser or other auxiliary aid to fix some sort of saddle fit issue. The biggest problem with these quick-fixes is that most people use them without understanding the sometimes severe and lasting consequences.

Worse still, people don’t actually know WHY their saddle doesn’t fit, or what specific areas are a concern. Without an accurate, detailed and evidence-based assessment, it’s just money down the drain.

Too often we see people spend hundreds on specialty this and that, when in reality their saddle just doesn’t fit, and no gimmick can change that.

Now, more than ever, with the modern breeding of horses with shorter and shorter backs, do we need people who will speak up for the horse, protect their well-being and provide PROPER saddle fitting expertise and service.

Saddle Fitting for ALL
makes, models & styles!

Regardless of the style of saddle you’re fitting, a horse is still a horse, and the structures and the biomechanics need to be protected and supported.

It’s that core understanding and our fundamental principles that will help you prevent unnecessary and avoidable pain, injury and lameness in the horse and rider.

It's NOT about brand-specific fitting, selling saddles or promoting a singular brand.

It's NOT about overcomplicating saddle fitting and leaving the rider/owner more confused than when they started.

It's NOT about being a brand representative or forgoing equine welfare for profit.

It IS about learning how to identify saddle fit issues you may be facing with your horse.

It IS about being able to identify the specific needs of yourself and your horse.

It IS about taking your education to the next level and helping to prevent avoidable injuries, pain and lameness.

It IS about being able to qualify fitters that you call out to assist with your saddle.

It IS about protecting yourself from unqualified or sales-focused reps who don't have the best interest of your horse in mind.

SEE WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR EDUCATION!

Fay Hatch

I undertook the SF4L Equine Ergonomist Externship/Course to learn more about saddle fitting both for my horse & for other horses in the Northern Territory (Australia) community. The Externship is very detailed with assessments of riders ,horses & saddles & written assessments. Lots of reading - especially Jochen's book "Suffering in Silence" & his video clips. I have been able to assess the fit of my saddles on my Warmblood horse, & appreciate the positive changes that occur with a saddle that fits both horse & rider. I have developed knowledge, skills & confidence in saddle fitting, so that I can help local riders understand saddle fit for their horses & to know the basics of what the ideal saddle should look like. I will continue to offer my CEE services to the local Northern Territory (Australia) community so that horses & riders can benefit. By riders knowing more about saddle fit, more saddle manufacturers will be pressured to develop better fitting fully adjustable saddles. The Saddlefit 4 Life course and externship has given me many answers as to why my performance horses over the years have had discomfort, pain & injury from ill fitting saddles(despite consulting with saddlers & other learned people - who did not know! ) I encourage all riders to do this course.

Lara van den Berge

Doing the Saddlefit 4 Life CEE course was eye opening to the vast amount of detail that goes into fitting a saddle correctly to both horse and rider. There are so many important details that get overlooked so easily. At first, before I did the course, I thought I was passionate about helping horse and rider and I signed up, but now I have become obsessed and driven to help find solutions to the problems that we face in the saddle and on the horse. I learn through my own past mistakes every day by reminiscing about my life and riding career with my retired mare and how I could not help her due to lack of knowledge so many years ago, now that I know what I did not know back then... What really has become clear to me is the amount of pain and discomfort these dear horses endure, simply because we don't realize that they are are suffering. Behavior changes and bad behavior patterns, clear or subtle, are a result of us not listening to the horse. We are not educated and informed enough, so we don't hear what they say to us or how they say it to us. I focus on listening.... I intend to help and educate and learn together with my clients as much as I possibly can, both horse and rider, and to ensure that they are happier and more comfortable in and under saddle so that quality of life and life expectancy can be extended and ensured through education and guidance to each and every client and horse that I meet on my journey. I am very excited about this path that I have chosen.

Pavlina Plevkova

The Certified Equine Ergonomist course exceeded my expectations. Over the last few years, I have become more interested in saddle fitting, mainly because of my pony mare. I wanted to find a comprehensive educational program where I would learn what to focus on when choosing a saddle and what to look out for. After a coincidence, I enrolled in the Saddlefit4life educational program and I am glad that I decided to do so. The course was very comprehensive, information based on knowledge of horse anatomy and biomechanics. I gained a lot of new information, skills and I began to understand the context. At the same time, I was thrilled by the saddle fit, so I will definitely be educating and improving in this direction.

Alison Thomas

Becoming a CEE was one of the most eye-opening experiences of my horse career. I have been riding and competing in various western events my whole life, but I never understood the impact a saddle had on a horse and rider's performance and quality of life. Through the CEE course, I now have a thorough grasp on the multitude of variables that contribute to a well-fitted saddle all backed by science. With this skill, I plan to help other people who, like me, are looking for a way to remove the barriers of communication and improve their riding partnership.

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THE SADDLEFIT 4 LIFE DIFFERENCE

TRUSTED SADDLE FITTING EDUCATION BUILT
BY A NETWORK OF WORLD CLASS EXPERTS

Our Saddle Fitting Essentials for Equine & Rider Health course is truly unlike any other saddle fitting course you’ve ever seen.

Because it’s NOT about sales, making exceptions or blindly following damaging traditions, but instead it focuses entirely on RESPECTING the anatomy of the horse and rider, and fitting to the unique and specific needs based on our trusted and often poorly mimicked 80+ point evaluation.

Instead of focusing on a single facet of saddle fitting, we have developed an easy to understand and follow foundational course that brings all the pieces of the puzzle together, answering your burning questions not just of HOW, but also WHY.

It’s a process that is trusted by veterinarians, bodyworkers and other equine professionals globally, and for good reason. It works, it makes sense and is repeatable. No other saddle fitting system is as comprehensive or accurate.

PROTECT YOUR HORSE

JUST SOME OF WHAT'S INSIDE

Saddle manufacturing & how to identify key saddle components relevant to horse and rider fit.

In-depth look at the equine musculoskeletal structures and the function of each.

Human anatomy as relevant to saddle fitting and the different needs of a female vs male rider.

Understanding the core components of anatomy based saddle fitting and common misconceptions.

Consequences of improper saddle fit on the equine athlete.

Other tack considerations and consequences if ignored.

THE COST OF IGNORANCE

You’ve already been there, or are there now.

Calling out saddle fitter after saddle fitting, trying saddle after saddle only to be no further than where you are now, or you’re worse off than before! You ask 5 different fitters to receive 10 different opinions on the same saddle, all while your horse continues to struggle, or you’re unable to ride comfortably.

You can continue calling out different fitters and spending a small fortune on different saddles…

You can learn the Saddle Fitting Essentials to protect yourself, your horse and your wallet. Don’t waste anymore time or money on maybes, and instead invest in your own knowledge and education so that you don’t need to rely on anyone else.

Ignoring the problem won’t solve it, and quite often will only make it worse.

Saddle fitting isn’t regulated, so you have no protection if a well-meaning but unqualified fitter cripples your horse, or you.

Don’t rely on anyone else to have the best interest of your horse as their first priority, because whether we like to hear it or not, it’s still a business and means of making a livelihood for many.

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FAQ

Do I need to have prior saddle fitting knowledge or experience?

No! You can jump right into the course without any pre-requisites. We only ask that students have a firm understanding of general equine care such as how to properly tack up their horse.

There are a lot of saddle fitting courses, what makes this one the best?

We have spent over 30 years developing and perfecting this course with the collaboration of professionals ranging from OB/GYNs to physicians, researchers, veterinarians and so many more. Our focus has always been evidence-based, anatomy and biomechanics focused with the mission to prevent injury and pain, full stop. Our courses are considered the most comprehensive saddle fitting education in the world, and are also trusted by universities, veterinarians, bodyworkers and organizations the world over.

How long does the course take?

The course is entirely self-paced so you can go through as slowly or quickly as you like based on your schedule. Most students are able to finish the course within a month.

Does the course cover English & Western saddles?

Yes! The course covers both English and Western, as well as other styles. Our method for fitting is based on the anatomy of the horse, which is applicable to all saddle styles.

Do I need to travel anywhere?

No travel is needed to successfully complete the course.

Do I need to do this course before the CEE course?

If you're interested in becoming a CEE, you do not need to take this course first.