The Western Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book by Joyce Harman (2008, Paperback)

LOVE IT!!
this book is a MUST HAVE for any western rider!(they wrote an english version too)
if you are having behavior problems,performance issues,trail issues, lameness problems with your horse, he might be in pain!(all caused by poor saddle fit) this book teaches you how to correctly fit a saddle to your horse and what signs to look for when he is in pain. TONS of wonderful pictures and drawings!
Wish I had this book years ago!
great learning tool, even for a seasoned rider/trainer like myself.
I LOVE THIS BOOK!! can't seem to put it down!

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my philosphy: insanity is repeating the same behavior expecting a diffrent result.

The book is laid out very well and easily understandable. I love the book and have referred back to it several times. The reason I seeked out for this book was because I was having difficulty in fitting my saddle to my horse. My horse has showed signs of back pain and it did not set well with me. I want to make sure my horse is 100 percent comfortable so that he is able to perform. In this book, one thing I was able to figure out, was the type of pad and pad material that is 'best' for my horse. In this find alone, I have 'no regrets' in purchasing this book.