Behaviors in Horses With Poor Fitting Saddles

Updated September 26, 2023

In this video, Dr. Lydia Gray explains behaviors that a horse might exhibit if he is being ridden in a saddle that doesn't fit quite right. She also touches on why a saddle might fit one day and not the next, as well as the best way to make sure your saddle fits your horse properly.


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