Because the rider’s weight is falling to the right, they instinctively try to stabilise themselves by gripping with the left adductor muscles; the group of muscles on the inside of the thigh responsible for closing the legs together and helping stabilise the pelvis

Here, we will dig deeper into human asymmetry and how it affects the way a rider loads a horse; and, in turn, how the horse develops its own asymmetries.

Understand soft, non-painful swellings on a horse’s spine, their causes, how saddle fit and work intensity affect them, and practical tips for prevention and management.

Do your panels have a Stitch Line? Are they Tapered? There's a lot of mixed terminology, some outdated, so let's explain. Over the past two decades we have made incrimental improvements to all our products, whilst still ensuring cross-compatability, and this post applies to our panels and some changes we made in 2023. What are Stitch Line / No Stitch Line / Tapered / No Taper? In the beginning there was Flair. And Flair did not take up all the room in the front of the panel.

Do you know how the trees of our saddles work? Back in 2003, our saddles featured heavier resin trees, but through continual innovation, we introduced a leather/plastic tree in 2006 and a fully plastic tree in 2015 with a carbon fibre Y-bar, making our saddles lighter yet stronger with each iteration. We haven't stopped there though, making new developments and tweaks, to ensure we're providing the best experience for you and your horse.

We’re thrilled to share that David Kempsell of WOW Saddles features in The Bare Bones of the Matter – a brand-new online documentary...