Saddle Fitting - Chapter 5 Flashcards
The saddle tree is made up of the following parts, name the 7.
- horn
- fork
- swells
- gullet
- bars
- stirrups leather slot
- cantle
How far should the forks clear the wither of the horse?
2-3 fingers space
The flat of the bars must be flat against and contour the horse’s back and must allow the weight to be distributed evenly. True or False
True
The bars must be long enough for support but no dig into the _____ or ______ _____ ____. Also the rear of the bars should not extend past the ____ ____.
lion, affect the hips, last rib
The front of the bars must have enough ______ to allow the shoulder blades free movement.
flare.
The tree must be of _____ ____ and ______ for the task.
sufficient design and strength
What are some of the muscles that the saddle sits on?
Longest dorsal, thoracic trapezius, thoracic rhomboid,
What are the muscles that actually supports the back?
Rectus abdominus,
What muscle that helps move the shoulder?
Latissimus dorsi
What is the muscle that connects the front end to the hind end.
Latissmius dorsi linked to the middle gluteal
What muscle does the cinch effect?
Ascending Pectoral
What is a hold up?
Thoracic serrated
Before you spend your time checking the saddle with the hores, make sure the saddle is safe. Name 5 things to do.
- check any leather for wear
- check buckles or rings on the saddle to ensure strength
- check cinches or girths
- check for hobble straps on western saddles
- check stirrup leathers and any other fittings
Many quarter horses or warmbloods will have a wither angle of about ____ and a loin angle of _____.
90 degrees and 135 degress
A horses back changes with:
age, fitness, weight gain or loss
