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Saddle Fit Solutions

Locality: Noosaville, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 414 991 961

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25.01.2022 Oh my goodness. What a difference saddlefit makes. Today (after our saddle fit with you on Tuesday) is 100% the best we have ever gone together! Canter strike o...ffs were a bit dodgy to start (because now I'm sitting straight) but wow, once we got it sorted, he was amazing. Also, I found my legs in rising trot! Thank you, thank you THANK YOU See more

25.01.2022 SPONSORED RIDER ANNOUNCEMENT Super excited to announce Saddle Fit Solutions will be sponsoring Danielle Keogh and her wonderful team of horses. Not only is Dani a Qld FEI rider, coach and trainer, she is also a registered physiotherapist and is as passionate about horse & rider biomechanics as I am ... Looking forward to being part of this great team

25.01.2022 I happen to know a special little pony who is getting one of these delivered this morning!

24.01.2022 Great video by Kathryn Sullivan-Butt :) Pay particular attention to Matts correct position in the saddle and Kathryns comments with regard to this. I agree there seems to be a trend at the moment where riders are wanting to sit in a chair seat with the lower leg forward, this might feel comfortable initially and make it seem easier to ride ... however long term has a detrimental affect on the horse and often results in a sore back for both horse and rider

24.01.2022 Check your stirrup leathers! If they aren’t even, invest in a good quality non-stretch pair preferably with webbing through the centre ... you can’t sit straight if one leather is longer than the other

24.01.2022 This is WELFADONs new #saddle of choice, the operetta from #frankbainessaddlery , fitted by the amazing #saddlefitter Belinda Palmer from Saddle Fit Solution...s . You will see her manning the The Saddlefitter marque at the The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI /CDN this week for the wonderful Kathryn Sullivan-Butt due to border closures and her not being able to get here in person . They have truly a superb selection of saddles! This one included . Check them out!! #dressageshow #competitionready #letsgo See more

22.01.2022 Putting some new models to the test ... thank you Sally & Elloise Devlin - successful morning!

22.01.2022 Problematic Percheron? Problem solved

22.01.2022 Queensland themed!?

22.01.2022 SADDLE SALE Client / Demo Saddles DM or call #0414991961 for further information

20.01.2022 My favourite girth is finally back in stock struggling to keep up with demand

20.01.2022 Cant get to the UK so Ill bring the UK to me #iso

20.01.2022 Good to have the team back together again :)

18.01.2022 Before & after... Balancing the rider in the saddle

18.01.2022 Ready to go at The Saddlefitter Marque ... wishing all competitors the best of luck over the next 4 days #equipesaddlesaustralia #frankbainessaddlery #sankeysaddles #aviarsaddles #customsaddlery #albionsaddlemakers

18.01.2022 The difference correct saddle fit can make - Photos taken less than 3 months apart :)

17.01.2022 You will find Saddle Fit Solutions at the Saddlefitter stand at the CDN next week... looking forward to catching up with everyone #equipesaddles #sankeysaddlery #frankbainessaddlery #customsaddlery #albionsaddlemakers

16.01.2022 RIDER AYSMMETRY - DOES IT MATTER TO THE HORSE? Riders attempt to be positioned on the horse symmetrically; however, this is sometimes challenging due to the rid...er’s skill level, functional asymmetries, perception, and pre-existing or historic injuries which the rider may have. Previous blogs have highlighted the effect that tack, and equipment have on quine locomotion. In the case of the rider what effect does rider asymmetry have on equine locomotion? As previously discussed, horses will develop a locomotor strategy to compensate to alleviate any discomfort and/or imbalance, in this case caused by the asymmetric rider. Previously we have demonstrated the immediate effect that rider asymmetry has on the equine locomotor system when in trot. This was achieved by shortening one stirrup by 5cm which induced a measurable about of rider asymmetry (1). Using motion capture and inertial measuring units, the horse’s limb and back movement was quantified. Horses will develop a locomotor strategy to compensate and alleviate any discomfort. As a result of the asymmetric rider, this compensation strategy was evident with changes in back movement and limb loading (1). With the asymmetric rider the horses back movement altered with an increased range of motion which could be an indication of instability as opposed to dynamic stability. In addition to the changes in back movement, limb loading (derived from fetlock extension) front and hind was increased (overloaded) interestingly, only the limbs on the opposite side to the shortened stirrup were affected therefore, one side of the horse has increased limb loading compared to the other (1). Rider asymmetry not only affects equine locomotion but also saddle pressure distribution (2). In sitting trot, riders who collapse through one hip have been shown to increase saddle pressures beneath the saddle on the opposite side to the collapse (i.e. collapse of the right hip = increased saddle pressures beneath the left side of the saddle) (2) and riders who lean too one side with their trunk, result in an increase in saddle pressures on the same side as the rider is leaning too (2). Riders who lean forward, as maybe expected will increase saddle pressures in the front region of the saddle (3). Rider asymmetry influences equine locomotion (1) and saddle pressures (2) which may lead to locomotor compensation strategies. It is accepted that humans (and horses) have some degree of asymmetry, laterality and handedness however, attempts should be made to help optimise rider biomechanics / symmetry in order to optimise the horse-saddle-rider interaction. It is appreciated that some riders are asymmetric as a result of skill level, functional asymmetries, perception, and pre-existing or historic injuries, in these cases, it is essential that the horse+rider are managed as a team in order to monitor and manage any locomotor compensation strategies which if left could manifest into long term compensations strategies. Please like / follow our page for more blogs and please share to raise awareness Dr. Russell MacKechnie-Guire Centaur Biomechanics www.centaurbiomechanics.co.uk ##equineresearch #biomechanics #centaurbiomechanics #veterinarymedicine #equinephysiotherapy #equinetherapist #onlinecourses #onlineseminar 1. MacKechnie-Guire R, MacKechnie-Guire E, Fairfax V, Fisher M, Hargreaves S, Pfau T. The Effect That Induced Rider Asymmetry Has on Equine Locomotion and the Range of Motion of the Thoracolumbar Spine When Ridden in Rising Trot. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2020;88:102946. 2. Gunst S, Dittmann MT, Arpagaus S, Roepstorff C, Latif SN, Klaassen B, et al. Influence of Functional Rider and Horse Asymmetries on Saddle Force Distribution During Stance and in Sitting Trot. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 2019;78:20-8. 3. Unpublished data from Mackechnie-Guire et al., 2021

16.01.2022 They may not let Kathryn into Qld for the CDN but we made sure we got the saddles over the border

16.01.2022 Day 3 Good luck to all competitors

16.01.2022 View from my office today @ Sunshine Coast, Queensland

15.01.2022 Just wanted to say a massive thankyou to belinda from @saddlefitsolutions for coming out so quickly and helping Karen Lee super #mare roxy get comfortable in her #saddle !! We both feel heaps better!! #dressagediva #showingqueen #loveher

15.01.2022 Looking forward to teaming up with Tanja & educating riders on the importance of optimum balance in the saddle & the beneficial outcomes for both the horse & rider Watch this space! #tanjamittonsuccessmindset... #horseandriderphysiotherapy #thesaddlefitter See more

14.01.2022 Saddle slip to one side most often originates from the horse, however the horse cannot become symmetric unless the saddle is sitting straight & so begins the domino effect.... When creative shimming, girthing & flocking isn’t enough to straighten a saddle on a crooked horse, attaching a balance strap is the best solution.. this is also a good opportunity to check the soundness & symmetry of the tree, as this can only be done accurately once the panel is removed

14.01.2022 Next shipment is about to leave the UK ... for all those that have been waiting to try this saddle, contact me to make an appointment

13.01.2022 Equipe Kalifornia the latest model from Equipe, view at The Saddlefitter Marque

12.01.2022 Apollos very first saddle fit! This young man will be off to the breakers next month so its important to ensure he goes with a well fitting saddle .. we took our time to ensure the process was a calm & positive experience for him

12.01.2022 That SANKEY feeling

11.01.2022 Welcome our New Horse Brodie! Brodie is settling in very well and I am so excited about him being part of our team of special horses. Because he will be doing l...essons with different riders, it was very important for me to make sure that he is as comfortable as possible. I am very fortunate to have an amazing sponsorship deal with Belinda Palmer from Saddle Fit Solutions. She is making sure my horses have saddles that fit them correctly and allow them to support all kinds of different riders. Brodie was an absolute star when we did saddle fitting but also a photo shoot post fitting. In true Brodie style, he took it all in his stride even though I did have to explain to him HOW to prick his ears to look alert!

11.01.2022 SADDLE SLIP GOOD or BAD ? An evidence based discussion about saddle slip - recently, there has been a lot of activity on social media about saddle slip. We an...d others have studied this area extensively, therefore the purpose of this post is to provide an evidence based discussion around the topic. Saddle slip, defined as a saddle which displaces to one side as can be seen in video (A). The third marker up from the top of the tail is the middle of the cantle, during locomotion, the saddle consistently slips to the right every stride. Saddle slip is generally only present on one rein therefore, a saddle which slips to the right will occur on the left rein and a saddle which slips to the left will occur on the right rein. If a saddle slips left and right, it is likely that the saddle is too wide therefore, saddle width should be checked by a saddle fitter. What effect does this have on the horse? Video A - it can be seen that the left side of the saddle panel is brought up close to the midline of the horse (spine). This results in increased saddle pressures on the left side of the horses back, compressing the back muscles on the left. The horses limbs (front+hind) are loaded asymmetrically as a result of the asymmetric positioning of the saddle+rider. What effect does this have on the rider? Video A - the riders pelvis slips to the right (with the saddle), as a result, their upper body then shortens to the left, the riders left knee becomes tight and the right leg becomes straight. This is often easy to see, as the stirrup (on the side that the saddle has slipped too) appears to be longer however, this is a function of saddle slip not an asymmetry in the riders limbs or stirrup leathers. Lastly, riders may have an asymmetric rein tension, as a result of the rider trying to maintain stability. As mentioned, saddle slip is generally only present on one rein, therefore all of the ridden work on that rein will be compromised straight line, circling, half pass, jumping turns etc. Correcting Saddle Slip When saddle slip was corrected (video B same horse/rider/saddle/day) you can see that the third marker is now aligned with the tail marker. When saddle slip was corrected, a more uniformed pressure distribution and symmetrical movement of the horse was found and a more symmetrical rider position along with an even rein tension. Why does saddle slip occur? There are multiple factors that influence saddle slip, there is evidence that saddle slip occurs as a result of lameness (Greve and Dyson, AHT/RVC). Saddle slip can also occur in non-lame horses (MacKechnie-Guire et al, . RVC). What is interesting, from our studies and others, saddle slip appears to be initiated by the horse and not the rider. Riders will follow the movement of the saddle but dont necessarily cause the saddle to slip more on that in another post. Research groups are investigating additional factors which could cause saddle slip more on that in due course. Horses seek a locomotor pattern to alleviate any discomfort caused by a saddle. In this case, how can a saddle which is slipping to one side be of benefit to the horse? This locomotor pattern, can lead to increased asymmetry in the horse and rider, coupled with the asymmetric forces creates a vicious circle. I am a huge advocate of working as a team, therefore, in cases where saddle slip is present, it is essential that this is discussed with the acting saddle fitter in conjunction with the veterinarian, coach, equine/human physio, farrier, biomechanist, therapist etc. Saddle slip requires a team approach with regular saddle assessments to monitor progress etc. I hope the above notes are useful. Please share to create awareness of the importance of addressing saddle slip AND to help identify what saddle slip is. In cases where the saddle is straight and then starts to slip could be used as an early indicator of movement asymmetry occurring! Next post will be how to identify saddle slip and who is the primary cause horse or rider! Please like our page to keep up to date with more posts.

09.01.2022 MEET MAGIC! Magic is a great example of why we have different shaped trees for different shaped backs ... and why your fitter needs to know which tree to select, not only in shape but in composition Was great to see how much Magics back and overall movement had improved at his 8 week refit Happy pony

08.01.2022 Just arrived are some exciting new models from Frank Baines, Equipe, Aviar & Sankey Saddles ... available to view at the CDN next week in The Saddlefitter Marque ... see you there

08.01.2022 My new saddle press has arrived from Germany love it! #Germanengineering

07.01.2022 W-I-D-E Horses ... Im seeing so many more here now and this gorgeous man is no exception. I challenge you to try to grow out of this saddle Cruise! #frankbainessaddlery

07.01.2022 Indoor activities Saddle dissection 101 ... Spot the issues?

06.01.2022 M O T H E R S D A Y G I V E A W A Y Win with Equalize Equine Therapy and Saddle fit Solutions ....... 1x $150 Saddle fit voucher 1x $90 Equine sports massage voucher... To Enter Simply - Like & Share this post! Like both Equalize Equine Therapy and Saddle Fit Solutions Facebook Pages !! Tag two friends ! Winner Drawn Mothers day 10/05/20 Terms & conditions Competition open to Sunshine Coast clients only Winner chosen at random.

06.01.2022 Free rooster with every saddle?

05.01.2022 Good Morning Day 4 We will be featuring the amazing new models from Frank Baines today along with your favourites from Equipe, Sankey, Albion, Custom & Aviar ... only the very best at The Saddlefitter Marque

05.01.2022 Nice article in Horse & Hound featuring our latest research project - the use of a half pad beneath a correctly fitting saddle. Paper titled Effect of a Half P...ad on Pressure Distribution in Sitting Trot and Canter Beneath a Saddle Fitted to Industry Guidelines, published in Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 2020. As always this is a team effort, massive thanks to the co-authors and riders, owners, horses and research assistants - these projects would not be possible with out them - so massive thanks to everyone

05.01.2022 Sharing for a client... Saddle is in excellent condition, only selling as horse has been sold

05.01.2022 Excellent post from Danielle Keogh, Danielle Keogh Dressage

03.01.2022 Meet the beautiful Breanna & her trusty steed Orion! Breanna needed us all to think outside the box & create a saddle especially for her - after much discussion, we have decided on a treeless model from Barefoot Aus, which will then be sent to Master Saddler Ian Lancaster for some special modifications ... am excited to see the final result when it's finished, will update with photos in the new year #Redback_Saddles #IanPittLancaster #barefootaus #horsesandhumans #sportsandspinalphysio #breannamedcalfe

02.01.2022 New horse arrived & saddle doesnt fit? This Equipe panel & tree is being modified to fit the new horse which is a different shape to the one it was made for, will only take me a couple of hours, saving the client lots of $$$

02.01.2022 !!Upcoming Clinics!! -March 13th - XC & SJ @ Noosa Equestrian Center (Fully Booked) -March 28th - Showjumping/ Pole clinic Sunshine Coast Riding for ...the Disabled - RDA Inc Indoor arena. Spots available. Jump onto the ‘Justines Clinics’ Facebook page and find the post, then follow the steps to register. -April 10th/ 11th - Mock Competition (Dressage & SJ) clinic Tallowood Park Equestrian Centre Indoor Arena. Spots available. Message Justine to book your spot. Head over to the ‘Justines clinics ‘ Facebook page to see the flyer and details. - April 17th/ 18th - XC & SJ clinic partnering up with Kirstie Ansell Equestrian - Vakarra Park and myself @ Noosa Equestrian Centre. Details on nominate soon. - April 25th - Showjumping/ Pole clinic @ Sunshine Coast Riding For The Disabled RDA Inc indoor arena. Spots available. Jump onto the ‘Justines Clinics’ Facebook page and find the post closer to this date. Then follow the steps to register. Amongst all of this Justine will also find some time to compete at various locations around SEQ & NSW!!

01.01.2022 Learn Anatomy , biomechanics, evaluating pain , how to palpate your horse , stretches / exercises , saddle fitting and more ...

01.01.2022 All part of the service apparently

01.01.2022 For care & cleaning, especially new saddles under warranty, always follow your individual manufacturers guidelines as they will vary slightly between brands