The Right Fit Saddle Fitting

01/10/2026

Had a beautiful day saddle fitting a couple really nice mares today! Both horse's had great fitting saddles!! I wanted to share a picture of what a great fit looks like.

Train your eye to see these angles, and FEEL underneath the saddle for pinchy spots. You want to be able to easily slide your hand under the front of the saddle, under that front concho, and under the rear concho with the saddle sitting behind the scapula, without a pad, not cinched up.

01/01/2026

12/10/2025

10/13/2025

Some thoughts about Hilason flex trees....
Sharp edges, no support, cheaply built, ....yeah, HARD PASS!

10/05/2025

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10/03/2025

The Right Fit Equine is on the road to Pasco, Washington! It is a gorgeous fall day in the Columbia River Gorge.

09/15/2025

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09/15/2025

I have had Leah check my saddle fit on my growing quarter horse mare Violet for the last two years. At six years of age, she was finally ready for a custom saddle. Leah has list of recommended saddle makers after fitting her for the proper size Steele tree. I chose Allegany Mt Saddlery to make a custom ranch saddle for myself and Violet. It just arrived last week and I am in love. It rides like a dream and fits so much better than my large and heavy ranch cutter. Thanks Leah!

08/27/2025

Share to Tri-Cities area, Washington

08/21/2025

The mercury is rising in the next few days! How do you keep your hooved friends cool?

🔥 Key Signs of Overheating in Horses:

Heavy or no sweating

Rapid, shallow breathing

Elevated heart rate (over 60 bpm at rest)

High re**al temperature (over 103°F / 39.5°C)

Lethargy or weakness

Muscle tremors or twitching

Dehydration signs (sticky gums, poor skin pinch)

Hot skin, slow capillary refill

Dark urine or reduced urination

🚨 Emergency – Call a Vet if:

Temp > 106°F (41°C)

Collapse or seizures

Not sweating

Severe distress or disorientation

08/12/2025

Let's play "Guess which horse has Kissing Spine?!"

Here are the top 5 myths about Kissing Spine Syndrome in horses, along with clarifications to help separate fact from fiction:

1. Myth: Kissing spine only affects older horses.
Truth:
Kissing spine can affect horses of any age, even young performance horses. While it may be more noticeable in older horses due to cumulative strain, the condition can start developing early, especially in horses under heavy work or with poor conformation.

2. Myth: All horses with kissing spine show obvious pain or behavioral problems.
Truth:
SOME horses with kissing spine show NO CLINICAL SIGNS AT ALL, while others may exhibit subtle issues like reluctance to bend, bucking, stiffness, or resistance under saddle. Radiographic findings don’t always correlate with pain—some horses with severe lesions may be symptom-free, and vice versa.

3. Myth: A diagnosis of kissing spine means the horse's career is over.
Truth:
With proper management—including rehabilitation, physical therapy, injections, surgery, or training changes—many horses return to successful careers, even at high levels. Early diagnosis and a tailored treatment plan can significantly improve outcomes.

4. Myth: Kissing spine is always caused by riding or poor saddle fit.
Truth:
While poor riding and tack fit can contribute to or exacerbate the condition, conformation, genetics, and skeletal development often play a key role. Some horses are simply predisposed due to the shape and spacing of their vertebrae.

5. Myth: Surgery is the only effective treatment.
Truth:
Non-surgical treatments like physiotherapy, shockwave therapy, corticosteroid injections, acupuncture, and structured exercise programs can be highly effective. Surgery (such as interspinous ligament desmotomy or bone shaving) is reserved for cases that don’t respond to conservative management.

For further reading about Kissing Spine Syndrome/ Disease go to UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for further reading: https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/kissing-spines

07/31/2025

Last minute saddle fit RECHECK, RED LASER, (or potentially BODYWORK!) appointment opening available for this coming Friday, August 1st at 1pm-ish.
** Sorry, it's not enough time for a new saddle fitting patient, but could be a new patient for bodywork with Aya Ament. **
Any takers?