Assessment
Saddle Fit & Assessment
A thorough evaluation of how your saddle interacts with your horse's back, musculature, and movement. Includes recommendations for fit adjustments, padding solutions, or referral to a certified saddle fitter where needed.
$90.00
CAD, tax included where applicable
Already a client? Book through your Equi-Pro Connect portal or reach out to Talitha directly.
What Happens in This Assessment
1
Saddle Evaluation
A thorough evaluation of how your saddle sits on your horse's back — checking balance, panel contact, gullet width, and pressure distribution.
2
Musculature Assessment
Palpation of the back and shoulder musculature to identify areas of tension, asymmetry, or restriction that may be related to saddle fit.
3
Movement Observation
Where possible, movement is observed to assess how saddle fit is affecting your horse's way of going and overall comfort under saddle.
4
Recommendations
Clear recommendations for fit adjustments, padding solutions, or referral to a certified saddle fitter where needed. All findings recorded in Equi-Pro Connect.
This Assessment Is Right If...
- Your horse is showing resistance, tension, or behavioural changes under saddle
- You suspect your saddle may no longer fit correctly after weight or muscle changes
- You've recently purchased a new saddle and want to confirm fit before regular use
- Your vet or bodyworker has flagged saddle fit as a potential contributing factor
- You want a professional assessment before calling in a certified saddle fitter
What's Included
- Full saddle fit evaluation
- Back and shoulder musculature palpation
- Movement observation where applicable
- Fit adjustment and padding recommendations
- Referral to certified saddle fitter where needed
- Findings recorded in Equi-Pro Connect
- Travel to your barn across the North Okanagan
Tools and Credentials
Equi-Pro Connect
Your horse's session history and recommendations stored securely in your client portal.
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EQ-Active
Exercise and conditioning software used to build and track your horse's programme between sessions.
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Bodywork and Therapeutic Care
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. All assessments are conducted at your barn across the North Okanagan, BC.
No. This assessment evaluates how your saddle is interacting with your horse's body and movement. Where a certified saddle fitter is needed, Talitha will refer you directly.
If possible, yes. Observing your horse under saddle gives valuable information about how fit is affecting movement. Talitha will let you know what's needed when she arrives.
Existing clients can book through their Equi-Pro Connect portal or reach out to Talitha directly.
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