A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SADDLE FITTER

This month, Poppy looks at Connemara ponies... because they're more than just a cute face, they're also a saddle fitter's nightmare....

In this month's column, Poppy discusses the broad, hunkychunky type horses; the barrel shaped beach balls... and the saddle fitting needs...

Synthetic saddles... are they a good idea? Or a bad idea? In this month's column, Poppy explains the difference between leather and...

This month, Poppy is busting the 'if your saddle fits, you don't need a numnah' myth. Should saddle fitters use numnahs when they're...

Things never to say to your saddle fitter. Including asking about the D to D measurements. They mean absolutely nothing. Niente. Zilch....

This month's column was about those old school instructors/friends/neighbours who judge a saddle fit by how many fingers they can fit...

Here's something I wrote... which was used by the FEI... It was hard writing in a grown up style, but it's all good practice i guess? ...