Equiscan Computer Saddle Fitting & Pad
Analysis Service
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EquiScan Bulletin Board
Equiscan-Saddle Assessment Lecture
I.
What is a saddle
A.
Parts of the saddle
1.
Tree
a.
Different Manufacturers
b.
Number of Different Trees
c.
How a tree is put together
2.
Leathers, fenders, and stirrups
3.
Riggings
4.
Construction materials--inner and outer
5.
What the Saddle Manufacturers don't want you
to know
a.
Proper and improper construction
b.
Quality Control of trees
6.
Conformation of the horse effect saddle fit
B.
Function of the saddle
1.
Distribution of weight
2.
Balancing of rider
C.
Placement and fit of the saddle
1.
Behind shoulder-free rotation
2.
Balance of saddle on back
3.
Withers and spine open
4.
Equal distribution of weight
5.
Lower pressure
6.
Back pain
a.
Saddle fit
b.
Shoeing
1.
Balanced hoof
c.
Saddle
d.
Pad
e.
Rider
f.
Medical
g.
Conformation
II.
Why pads
A.
Function of pads
1.
To keep saddle clean
2.
Why pads don't work
III.
EquiScan Computer
System
A.
What is EquiScan
B.
Construction of the system
C.
How the system works
D.
FSA Scans
E.
What do the pressure scans show
IV.
EquiScanning
Horses--Bare Tree Fitting
