Clark said he believes the leather he uses is better than those of the "assembly-line" saddles from Mexico and South America. Each saddle is made to fit both the horse and rider, he said. (Drew Clark) ...

Your saddle pad should not press against the horse’s withers or spine. A contoured shape, common among western saddle pads, can help relieve painful pressure in this area. Ample coverage ...

A saddle fitter explains what makes the perfect match for horse, rider and saddle. By Sarah Maslin Nir Sarah Maslin Nir, a staff reporter for The Times, is the author of four books on horses. When ...