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Before you even think about fitting a saddle, start with the horse’s back. This isn’t a saddle fitting course - just a simple check anyone can do: 1️⃣ Keep your hands on the horse so they relax into it. 2️⃣ Run your hands down the weight-bearing muscle (the longissimus). Press firmly, not just a light tap. 3️⃣ Look for scars, white hairs, or reactions that tell you where pressure has been wrong in the past. 4️⃣ Pay close attention to the wither — white hairs here are almost always a sign the sad