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🚨 The Effects of a Saddle That's Too Long on Your Pony's Back 🚨 If your saddle extends beyond your pony's T18, it can lead to discomfort and even long-term issues. Here's what to keep an eye on: 🐎 Back Pain: A saddle that's too long places pressure on your pony's lumbar area, causing soreness and discomfort. ⚠️ Restricted Movement: A poor-fitting saddle limits your pony’s movement, especially in the hindquarters, affecting performance. 💥 Behavioral Changes: If your pony starts showing signs

The back spread in your saddle could be why your horse's back is sore. The spinous process provides extensive areas for muscle and ligament attachment as well as acting as a fulcrum for movement, particularly at the withers. Since each part of the spine is separate, it's crucial to have a saddle with enough back spread to provide relief for the spine. Wendyjwinn gives a great explanation in this video. NRS Ranch, Gold Buckle Tack, Jana Bean, BBR World Finals Better Barrel Races #burnssaddles #Bu

✨ Do your toes turn out in the saddle? Here’s why—and how to fix it! ✨ When your hips are tight and weak, your body compensates by turning your toes out. This might seem harmless, but it can throw off your balance, disrupt your alignment, and limit your connection with your horse. The good news? You can fix this! 💪 In our 12-week online training program, we target the root causes with: ✅ Hip mobility exercises to release tightness ✅ Strength-building moves for glutes and core stability ✅ Simple