EDUCATION

Testimonial For Equipe Saddles

Proper fitting tack is one of the most important things you can do for you and your horse. The saddle is where the horse and rider biomechanics hold hands. It is incredibly vital this exchange is taking place with functional accuracy. The saddle is meant to enhance the movement taking place, not impede it! An ill-fitting saddle can present in various ways with symptoms taking place quickly or taking a longer timeframe to appear. This can show up as simple as a horse not being able to correctly interpret the rider’s aids or a horse’s health and happiness declining. On the flip side, a correctly fitting saddle for horse and rider can be a dream come true! It’s a win-win. The rider avoids frustration by having their leg in the proper position, thus the horse has a valid chance to correctly hear what you have to say. Naturally, the results will be better. Not to mention you are adding to the health, happiness, and longevity of your partnership.
During my first visit to Landers Dressage I began to notice a spinal health trend in each of their horses. This became noticeable present in female, male, young, aged, advanced level, and beginner level horses. Each horse I worked on did not have pain, inflammation, muscle spasms or soft tissue irritation where the saddle sits. This is a big deal! The horse may have had structural areas locked up, requiring chiropractic treatment, but they were not back sore. There is a difference. In addition, a horse will adjust easier and hold their chiropractic adjustment much longer with a proper fitting saddle.
High performance horses are athletes and require proper maintenance to continue working at a high level, to ensure soundness, and to progress in skill. Sara and Linda explained the Equipe saddles they are using and I was immediately impressed. I’m not partial to a brand. I’m partial to results. And the results with Equipe were very evident.

Dr. Bek Jarzombek, DC
Giddy Up Chiropractic
AVCA Certified Animal Chiropractor
www.giddyupchiropractic.com
757.408.7177