Pam Omer, an accomplished saddle fitter, founded the company Freedom Fittings out of concern for horses’ comfort and well-being. Among the services Pam Omer provides are on-site saddle fittings.
Making sure that a horse’s saddle fits properly is very important to a horse’s well-being. Although fittings can be done off site by sending images and tracings to a qualified professional, better results can be achieved by working directly with the horse on site and in person.
2. Introduction
• Pam Omer, an accomplished saddle fitter, founded
the company Freedom Fittings out of concern for
horses’ comfort and well-being. Among the services
Pam Omer provides are on-site saddle fittings.
Making sure that a horse’s saddle fits properly is
very important to a horse’s well-being. Although
fittings can be done off site by sending images and
tracings to a qualified professional, better results
can be achieved by working directly with the horse
on site and in person.
3. On-Site Saddle Fitting
• At an on-site fitting, the saddle expert will evaluate a number
of things. For example, the horse’s back needs to be measured
to determine what length riding equipment is best for the
horse. The fitter will also consider the heart girth and topline
of the horse, which are other important fit-related factors. Any
asymmetries will be identified and evaluated as well.
In addition to noting measurements and shape, the individual
performing the fitting will look at the current condition of the
animal’s back, as well as how the horse naturally moves,
which varies between different horses. Taking all of these
factors into account, as well as several others, the analyst can
then make a sound recommendation as to what type of saddle
will best suit the horse.
