#horses - #Getting a saddle fitter for an unbacked horse. And a few other tack questions.

Getting a saddle fitter for an unbacked horse. And a few other tack questions.

So I have just got a 5 year old unbacked warmblood. I've sat on her bareback and she was an angel. I need to look into getting some tack now!

First question is about saddles - would a saddle fitter come out to a horse that has never had a saddle on before? From what I've read a lot of them ask you to ride in the saddle which obviously I couldn't do!

I've been lent a breaking bit, very metal and with keys for her to play with. As she's not a complete baby I'm wondering if a softer 'happy mouth' bit might be better? Does anyone have any recommendations of what you started your horses in?

And lastly bridles! I'm just looking for a snaffle bridle, cavesson noseband. Anyone got any recommendations?

Thanks!

Submitted March 05, 2018 at 02:54PM by LucyThePony
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