What are some other signs of incorrect saddle fit? The horse may show skin sensitivity where the saddle sits, and possibly soreness at the withers, or where the back of the saddle sits. Pressure from the saddle at the withers may cause the horse to trip, forge (hitting the sole at the toe of the front hoof with the hind toe) and/or interfere behind, brushing and possibly injuring the inside of one hind leg with the opposite hoof. The horse may be cold-backed, the horse dropping his back when first mounted, or short-striding when first moving off under saddle. When ridden he may star-gaze, swish his tail constantly or try to buck. At the least, he will move in a way to compensate. Girth or saddle sores are sure signs that the saddle is not fitting correctly. An observer may notice that the back of the saddle sinks when the rider sits. Or the rider may feel the saddle giving his/her seat a double slap when they sit during a posting trot. The saddle may slip up over the withers, or slip back towards the tail. These are all signs of poor saddlefit. While cruppers and breastplates have their uses in the mountains and over jumps, they are not the solution to a saddle that needs a fit adjustment.