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Saundra O'Reilly commented on Jochen Schleese's blog post 'Saddle Fit and Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluated'
If you ever get the chance to visit Hilary Clayton's lab at MSU jump at the chance. It's a fascinating place!
Dec 6, 2011
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Saundra O'Reilly commented on Jochen Schleese's blog post 'Saddle Fit and Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluated'
I have been on both sides of this story. I had a Connemara who loved his treeless dressage and jumping saddles. He went beautifully and his big wide round back finally had a perfect fit. I thought all my saddle fitting problems were over…
Dec 6, 2011
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Sharon Cooper commented on Jochen Schleese's blog post 'Saddle Fit and Buying Canadian'
I agree with you, in the US, the new trend this year, is shop small, meaning shop with the small business owner not the big box stores.
Dec 1, 2011
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Marlene Thoms commented on Jochen Schleese's blog post 'Saddle Fit and Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluated'
Although it would be ideal if finances never entered the issue of saddle fit, they are a fact of life for most horse riders. The best treeless saddle and quality pad cost half what the best treed saddle cost that also fit my horse, and it was a lot…
Nov 29, 2011
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Marlene Thoms commented on Jochen Schleese's blog post 'Saddle Fit and Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluated'
It's encouraging to see research being done on this important topic. And that Dr. Clayton recognizes that different kinds of treeless saddles need to be included in the comparison. If this test was done on one particular treeless saddle, it…
Nov 29, 2011
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Saddle Fit and Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluated

Saddle Fit and Treeless SaddlesOkay I just had to share this with you because I am really thrilled that someone of Dr. Clayton’s reputation has substantiated what I have been preaching about treeless saddles for the last couple of years. Now you don’t just have to take my word for it! This was a recent article appearing at www.thehorse.com which I am putting in my blog this week to share with you.Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluatedby:…See More
A blog post by Jochen Schleese was featured Nov 28, 2011
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Saddle Fit and Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluated

Saddle Fit and Treeless SaddlesOkay I just had to share this with you because I am really thrilled that someone of Dr. Clayton’s reputation has substantiated what I have been preaching about treeless saddles for the last couple of years. Now you don’t just have to take my word for it! This was a recent article appearing at www.thehorse.com which I am putting in my blog this week to share with you.Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluatedby:…See More
Blog post by Jochen Schleese Nov 28, 2011
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I came across your page, and wanted to introduce myself and my hobby. My name is Gary Glaser and I am the mounted commander of the 9th New York Cavalry and live in Binbrook. We are located in the Niagara, Hamilton area but have members across…
Nov 20, 2011
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Jackie Cochran commented on Jochen Schleese's blog post 'Saddle Fit and Buying Canadian'
Very good Jochen!
Nov 7, 2011
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Saddle Fit and Buying Canadian

First of all I need to apologize to my regular reading audience for the somewhat irregularly appearing blogs for the last month; October is always the absolutely busiest month for Schleese and I have been home three (!) whole days this past month (and honestly, November is not looking much better...) I am presently in Germany working on my book with my publisher and learning about an exciting new measurement tool that is truly state-of-the-art when it comes to determining the 3-dimensional…See More
A blog post by Jochen Schleese was featured Nov 6, 2011
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Saddle Fit and Buying Canadian

First of all I need to apologize to my regular reading audience for the somewhat irregularly appearing blogs for the last month; October is always the absolutely busiest month for Schleese and I have been home three (!) whole days this past month (and honestly, November is not looking much better...) I am presently in Germany working on my book with my publisher and learning about an exciting new measurement tool that is truly state-of-the-art when it comes to determining the 3-dimensional…See More
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Saddle Fit and Thermography

Thermography is a diagnostic tool that is becoming more and more mainstream as an aid to determining many symptomatic issues your horse might be exhibiting – not just saddle fit, although this is one of the more dramatic applications because it results in such a colourful picture! My good friend Dr. Joanna Robson (author of Recognizing the Horse in Pain) is also a certified thermographer and uses this tool to illustrate to the client with a more visual document as to where and how the saddle…See More
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Saddle Fit and Thermography

Thermography is a diagnostic tool that is becoming more and more mainstream as an aid to determining many symptomatic issues your horse might be exhibiting – not just saddle fit, although this is one of the more dramatic applications because it results in such a colourful picture! My good friend Dr. Joanna Robson (author of Recognizing the Horse in Pain) is also a certified thermographer and uses this tool to illustrate to the client with a more visual document as to where and how the saddle…See More
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Saddle Fit and Swelling

Saddle Fit and SwellingOne of my associates in Europe recently came across this issue at a client visit. This chestnut gelding was exhibiting blisters and swelling beside the withers on the right side – but apparently there was no saddle pressure to account for this. The saddle was sitting perfectly aligned. (I especially mention the colour since chestnuts often seem to be particularly vulnerable to skin problems).…See More
A blog post by Jochen Schleese was featured Oct 6, 2011
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Saddle Fit and Swelling

Saddle Fit and SwellingOne of my associates in Europe recently came across this issue at a client visit. This chestnut gelding was exhibiting blisters and swelling beside the withers on the right side – but apparently there was no saddle pressure to account for this. The saddle was sitting perfectly aligned. (I especially mention the colour since chestnuts often seem to be particularly vulnerable to skin problems).…See More
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A Bit About Me and my Horse(s)
I am a certified master saddler and saddlefitter and my passion is helping as many horses in the world as possible to be comfortable in what they're being ridden in - whether this is in our saddle or someone else's. Main thing is that whatever is being used is fitted as closely as possible to what the horse needs!
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Do you have any pets?
yes - 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2 birds
Topics of Interest
Dressage, Eventing, Jumper, Endurance, Hunter, General RidingAdvice, Horse Care

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Saddle Fit and Treeless vs. Conventional Saddles: Back Pressure Evaluated

Posted on November 28, 2011 at 3:33pm 4 Comments

Saddle Fit and Treeless Saddles

Okay I just had to share this with you because I am really thrilled that someone of Dr. Clayton’s reputation has substantiated what I have been preaching about treeless saddles for the last couple of years. Now you don’t just have to take my word for it! This was a recent article appearing at www.thehorse.com which I am putting in my blog this week to share with you.



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Saddle Fit and Buying Canadian

Posted on November 6, 2011 at 4:55pm 2 Comments

First of all I need to apologize to my regular reading audience for the somewhat irregularly appearing blogs for the last month; October is always the absolutely busiest month for Schleese and I have been home three (!) whole days this past month (and honestly, November is not looking much better...) I am presently in Germany working on my book with my publisher and learning about an exciting new measurement tool that is truly state-of-the-art when it comes to determining the 3-dimensional…

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Jochen Schleese

Saddle Fit and Thermography

Posted on October 21, 2011 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Thermography is a diagnostic tool that is becoming more and more mainstream as an aid to determining many symptomatic issues your horse might be exhibiting – not just saddle fit, although this is one of the more dramatic applications because it results in such a colourful picture! My good friend Dr. Joanna Robson (author of Recognizing the Horse in Pain) is also a certified thermographer and uses this tool to illustrate to the client with a more visual document as to where and how the saddle…

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Saddle Fit and Swelling

Posted on October 5, 2011 at 1:00pm 0 Comments

Saddle Fit and Swelling



One of my associates in Europe recently came across this issue at a client visit. This chestnut gelding was exhibiting blisters and swelling beside the withers on the right side – but apparently there was no saddle pressure to account for this. The saddle was sitting perfectly aligned. (I especially mention the colour since chestnuts often seem to be particularly vulnerable to skin problems).…





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At 10:57am on November 20, 2011, Gary GlaserGary Glaser said…

I came across your page, and wanted to introduce myself and my hobby.

My name is Gary Glaser and I am the mounted commander of the 9th New York Cavalry and live in Binbrook. We are located in the Niagara, Hamilton area but have members across Souther Ontario. Our members are both mounted and diss-mounted troopers.

The Ninth New York Cavalry has been reactivated by a group of living historians and civil war enthusiasts interested in the portrayal of the life of the Federal Horse Soldier. As a group, we participate in living history encampments, re-enactments, and giving informative lectures throughout the year in both Ontario and the U.S.

Visit use on the web at www.9thnycavalry.com

If you have any interest in becoming involved in our group , or any member of your barn , do not hesitate to contact me at . sgtgaryglaser@hotmail.com .

We are not a stable and are not associated with any stable.

 

Thank You

Gary Glaser

At 6:47pm on December 28, 2010, Karen TweedKaren Tweed said…
Only had a few rides on my new Scleese Wave saddle and lovin it!     Thank-you! 
At 12:30pm on February 1, 2010, Brenda GordonBrenda Gordon said…
Hello Jochen,
I'll be watching the videos and reading all the blogs to learn about fitting. I suspect all horses are asymetrical wondered if the Flair panels solve that issue, and of the saddle moving forward.
I looked at your schedule for 2010 and will look for your booth at the Equine Affair in OH. I didn't have these horses when you were in Indy, glad, now we can be properly fitted. Thanks Brenda
At 10:01am on October 21, 2009, Kinni PKinni P said…
I can't resist making a request! Could you make a post on saddle fitting for the swaybacked horse? I'm having to ride my Arab mare in a western saddle. It's the only thing that won't bridge. Thanks, Kinni
At 7:54pm on October 15, 2009, Jen BJen B said…
Hello Jochen,
I posted a question regarding lengthening hunt seat saddle billets and it was recommended I ask you. I understand this can be done in order to have the girth buckles below the saddle flap (as in a dressage saddle). This seems like an excellent idea but I am wondering why close contact and all purpose saddles aren't designed this way. Is there a down side I am not considering?
At 6:20am on September 19, 2009, Ria MaguireRia Maguire said…
Hello Jochen, please could you tell me which saddle Jane Savoie rides in? I'm watching Happy Horse DVDs. I really would like to know the Schleese model. Thankyou.
At 2:09pm on August 31, 2009, Over FencesOver Fences said…
I have been very lucky over the yesrs to have good, well fitting saddles that are versatile enough to fit multiple horses. My first that I had for years was a brown, sort of eventing saddle it had no name or maker anywhere. It had an orange underside, I rode in it every day of my life until the tree snapped over a jump.

My next "trail/schooling" saddle was a late eighties model George Kiefer Dressage. I still school in it regularly. It was originally for an Arab so it has a wider tree. (people often think arabs have more pronounced withers). I've used it on a variety of breeds & it has always worked well except on the very high withered TB's I've ridden.

My current saddle is a 2005 model Nelson Pessoa, "Rodrigo". It has a medium wide tree, which is a bit wider than my dressage, so I can only use it on my wider horses. It is the most comfortable and cushy saddle ever.
It's effortless to find my seat over jumps, and it's my most comfortable trail saddle ever.

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