The Western Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book
Soundness and Comfort with Back Analysis and Correct Use of Saddles and Pads
Nonfiction, Sports, Horse Sports, Equestrian, Science & Nature, Pets, Horses, Nature
| Author: | Joyce Harman | ISBN: | 9781570767562 |
| Publisher: | Trafalgar Square Books | Publication: | May 10, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Trafalgar Square Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Joyce Harman |
| ISBN: | 9781570767562 |
| Publisher: | Trafalgar Square Books |
| Publication: | May 10, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Trafalgar Square Books |
| Language: | English |
Dr. Joyce Harman's best-selling book and DVDs on saddle-fit have received rave reviews and helped improve the lives of performance and pleasure horses all over the world. Now, due to popular demand, she's written the complete reference on saddle-fit and back health for Western disciplines. In this most thorough, comprehensive book, Dr. Harman, veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert, educates the reader about the horse's conformation-particularly the shape of the back, withers, ribs, and shoulders; saddle construction-the tree, bars, seat, skirts, fleece, gullet, and stirrups; and the rider's conformation. She explains how all these variables must be considered in order to keep the horse comfortable. In addition, read about correct use of saddle pads; fitting saddles for different sports such as reining, cutting, pleasure, and trail; and how to care for your horse's back, both over the short and long term.
Dr. Joyce Harman's best-selling book and DVDs on saddle-fit have received rave reviews and helped improve the lives of performance and pleasure horses all over the world. Now, due to popular demand, she's written the complete reference on saddle-fit and back health for Western disciplines. In this most thorough, comprehensive book, Dr. Harman, veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert, educates the reader about the horse's conformation-particularly the shape of the back, withers, ribs, and shoulders; saddle construction-the tree, bars, seat, skirts, fleece, gullet, and stirrups; and the rider's conformation. She explains how all these variables must be considered in order to keep the horse comfortable. In addition, read about correct use of saddle pads; fitting saddles for different sports such as reining, cutting, pleasure, and trail; and how to care for your horse's back, both over the short and long term.
