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How accurate are riders in assessing saddle position?

M Douglas¹, J Williams², H Randle¹

¹School of Agriculture, Environmental and Veterinary Science, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, 2652, Australia.

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

|July 23, 2025

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Many riders struggle to correctly identify saddle position, potentially harming horse welfare. Professional saddle fitting experience significantly improves assessment accuracy, highlighting a critical knowledge gap in equestrian practices.

Keywords:

Equine Equitation Fit Performance Welfare

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Area of Science:

Equine Science
Animal Welfare
Equestrian Studies

Background:

Ill-fitting saddles negatively impact horse health, welfare, and performance.
Incorrect saddle positioning can negate the benefits of a well-fitting saddle.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate riders' ability to visually assess saddle position on horses.
To identify factors influencing the accuracy of saddle position assessment.

Main Methods:

A survey presented 401 participants with photographs of saddles in correct, too-far-forward, and too-far-back positions.
Saddle positions were objectively verified by three accredited saddle fitting professionals.
Data was collected via social media snowball sampling over three weeks in 2021.

Main Results:

Participants correctly identified saddle positions on average 58.25% of the time.
Rider age, experience, and discipline did not correlate with assessment accuracy.
Riders with prior professional saddle fitting experience demonstrated significantly better accuracy (60.8%) compared to those without (52.2%).

Conclusions:

A significant portion of riders lack the ability to accurately assess saddle position, posing a risk to equine comfort and welfare.
This knowledge deficit regarding fundamental equestrian equipment needs urgent attention.
Addressing this issue is crucial for promoting ethical and sustainable equitation.