The Hidden Damage of Poor Saddle Fitting: Expert Insights from Certified Fitter Jennifer Howland-Christensen

Is your saddle silently damaging your horse? Certified saddle fitter Jennifer Howland-Christensen reveals the three critical fitting mistakes that 80% of riders make unknowingly.

Discover the subtle signs of poor saddle fit that most people miss, why expensive doesn't mean better fitting, and the simple assessment you can do yourself before calling a professional.

Plus: Jennifer shares her controversial take on why some popular saddle brands consistently cause problems.

What you'll learn:

The 5-minute assessment that reveals saddle fit issuesWarning signs your horse is compensating for poor tackWhy saddle fitting isn't a one-time fixCost-effective solutions that don't require buying new equipment

About the expert: Jennifer Howland-Christensen is a certified saddle fitter with over 15 years of experience helping riders solve chronic training and behavior issues through proper tack fitting.

Watch the members Q&A with Jen: Q&A with certified saddle fitter Jennifer Howland-Christensen.

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• Latest episode: 2025-07-31
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