Tighten down the cinch to secure the saddle to the horse. Slide your hand in between the horse and the saddle pad. You should be able to move your fingers all the way around the saddle without forcing it. Look to see that the saddle doesn't hit the horse's withers. Choose a saddle that fits properly over a saddle that doesn't fit as well but is designed for the type of riding you'll be doing.
Fit comes before function.
Saddles that fit improperly may create small patches of white hairs where the saddle rubs the horse, typically near the withers or scapula. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .