Welcome to Awareness Saddlefitting. This is a discussion list for those who wish to know more about saddles, how they fit, how to recognize poor fit, what to expect when a saddle does not fit, and how to correct or address poor or improper fit.

Not everyone has access to a trained, professional saddle fitter or solid, common-sense saddle fitting information. What you will find here is just such information, along with input by a professional equine massage therapist and bodyworker, and a professional equine behavior expert.

Saddle fit is affected by more than simply the shape of a horse's back or width of his withers. Proper saddle fit involves a thorough knowledge and understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, gait analysis, and balance. At Awareness Saddlefitting, we strive to bring these elements into everything we do and everything we teach.

Meet your Awareness Saddlefitting team:

Kellie Sharpe - Professional independent saddle fitter with a strong background and education in saddles & fitting. Double-certified in saddle fitting; certified equine massage therapist. Also trained in hoof anatomy, care and trimming.

Bob Sharpe - Double-certified professional equine massage therapist and bodyworker with many hours of education including technique, anatomy, accupoint therapy, Equine Tui-Na therapy, myofascial release and several other modalities. Bob is also well trained in hoof anatomy, care and trimming.

Marv Walker - Professional equine behaviourist known all over the world for his gentle, herd-dynamic-based methods of bonding with a horse quickly and easily. Marv's techniques rapidly turn a frightened, wary horse into a loving, confident, trusting companion. Marv has over 50 years' experience in all facets of horsemanship.

All are welcome here for the purposes of discussion and exchange of information. Pull up a haybale and join in.

Troublemakers will be immediately removed from the list.