How accurate are riders in assessing saddle position?
Given a substantial proportion of riders in this study were unable to identify correct saddle position these results are concerning due to a likely increased risk of causing the horse discomfort and compromising welfare. Given the increasing focus on ethical and sustainable equitation practice, this lack of knowledge regarding a fundamental piece of horse-riding equipment must be addressed as a priority.
Authors
- Hayley Randle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4840-2650)
- Jane Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0695-3828)
- Merrill Douglas
Institutions
- Charles Sturt University (AU)
- Hartpury University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
- Published
- 2025-07-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2025.105655
- Primary Topic
- Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00