Wither Tracing Guide

Getting the right fit for your horse

Doing the withers tracing is the best way to select the correct gullet width for your horse, so please make sure you do this: Use a flexible curve dressmaker wire or a piece of wire that holds its shape once it is bent. Measure 1 - 2 inches back from the rear edge of your horse’s scapula at its highest point (close to the withers) and mark that place on both sides of the horse. See image below: 

 

 

 

It's recommended that you take the measurement three times in a row. If you keep getting the same number, then you know you've got it right. Please send the tracings at 2" and 3" down if you have a hard to fit horse.

It is ALWAYS better to go for a slightly too wide tree for your horse than one that is too narrow! A wide saddle can be lifted, and slight gaps can be (temporarily in most cases) filled in by well placed, tapered edged shims. You will find that your horse will start to fill in these gaps himself with muscles that he re-builds, after being ridden (correctly), and being able to move freely, thanks to his new unrestricted Kuda Flex Saddle. Don't ever underestimate this - your horse will change shape for the better very quickly. As you now have a FLEXIBLE tree saddle, these changes will be accommodated very well.

This diagram shows the direction of flexion possible with the Equi-Fit Flexible Trees: