Wellness Services
ABOUT EQUI CO SERVICES
Karina | Equine Sports Massage & Recovery Practitioner | Saddle Fit Assessment
EQUI CO services are provided by Karina, with experience in equine sports massage, recovery and saddle fitting.
Her approach is based on assessing whole horse wellness, anatomy, movement, muscle development and individual requirements to provide informed recommendations for comfort, function and longevity.
Her approach is based on assessing whole horse wellness, anatomy, movement, muscle development and individual requirements to provide informed recommendations for comfort, function and longevity.
Contact
Karina
Karina
0413 970 773
hello@equico.com.au
Servicing Northern NSW
hello@equico.com.au
Servicing Northern NSW
SADDLE FIT ASSESSMENT
Professional saddle selection and fitting for horse and rider.
The assessment looks at the horse both statically and dynamically, allowing saddle selection to be evaluated in relation to conformation, movement and measurement.
Assessment may include:
- Static and dynamic fit assessment
- Horse conformation
- Muscle development and any areas of atrophy
- Assessment of suitable saddle types and models
- Recommendations of mounts
- Discipline, workload and individual requirements discussion
Saddle Fit Assessment
Who may need an assessment: New horse or new owners unsure on what saddle to purchase that would fit.
For horses showing changes in movement, behavioral changes or muscle development, horses changing workload or discipline, or when assessing whether an existing saddle remains suitable.
Does not include saddle adjustment.
SADDLE FITTING
A detailed assessment of your current saddle and its suitability for your horse and rider.
New saddle fit or a refit of existing saddle.
Saddles are assessed for suitability based on the horse's conformation, measurements, movement, rider requirements, discipline and workload.
Saddle fitting may include:
- Static and dynamic fit assessment
- Panel contact and pressure distribution
- Saddle balance and positioning
- Channel clearance
- Rider fit, position and balance
- Saddle stability during movement
- Horse's movement under saddle
- Recommendations for suitable options
- Performing saddle adjustments
Saddle Fitting & Selection
Who may be looking for saddle fitting: Refit of existing saddle, a new saddle, changing disciplines, working with a developing or changing horse, or experiencing concerns with saddle fit, balance or stability.
Travel fees may apply depending on location.
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