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Remote Video Saddle Fitting for Riders Near Marlborough

When you need saddle fitting guidance but live outside regular travel areas or face scheduling challenges during busy seasons, a remote video consultation offers a way to assess saddle placement, movement, and rider position without an in-person visit. Riders near Marlborough use this service when they acquire a new horse, purchase a used saddle, or notice changes in how their current saddle performs after time off or a shift in training intensity.

SaddleFit and Solutions conducts remote video fits by reviewing footage you capture of your horse standing square, the saddle placed and girthed, and the horse moving under saddle at walk and trot. The analysis draws on years of hands-on fitting work to identify issues like bridging, uneven panel contact, or saddle tilt that affect comfort and performance. Follow-up recommendations include adjustments you can make yourself, products that may help, or confirmation that an in-person visit is needed to address more complex fit problems.

Get in touch with SaddleFit and Solutions to book a remote video session and receive detailed feedback on your saddle setup.

What Happens During a Video Consultation

You begin by filming your horse from both sides while standing on level ground, then capturing close-up views of the saddle placed on the back without a rider, showing the gullet clearance and how the panels contact the muscles behind the shoulder. Next, you record your horse moving under saddle at walk and trot, focusing on whether the saddle shifts, tilts, or bounces during transitions. SaddleFit and Solutions reviews the footage and provides written or video feedback explaining what the saddle is doing correctly and where adjustments are needed.

After the consultation, you will understand whether your saddle is too narrow in the gullet, too wide through the panels, or sitting too far forward or back. You will also receive guidance on pad selection, shim placement, or girthing technique that may resolve minor issues without additional services.

This service works best for riders who can capture clear video in good lighting and who have basic familiarity with saddle anatomy and placement. It does not replace in-person assessment when hands-on palpation or tree adjustment is required, but it does provide actionable direction for riders managing horses in remote areas or those seeking second opinions on fit concerns.

What to Know Before Recording Video

Riders preparing for remote video consultations often ask what angles to capture, how long the clips should be, and what information to include with the footage.

What camera angles are most useful?
Film directly from the side at shoulder height, showing the full length of the saddle and the horse's topline from poll to tail. Include close-ups of the gullet clearance from the front and rear, and capture both sides to reveal any asymmetry.
How long should each video clip be?
Each clip should run ten to fifteen seconds, long enough to show consistent movement or saddle position without excessive file size. Capture at least two full strides at walk and trot for movement analysis.
What details should I include with the video?
Include your horse's age, breed, current work level, and any recent changes in condition or training. Mention the saddle brand, model, and how long you have owned it, along with specific concerns you have noticed during riding.
Why is lighting important for video consultations?
Clear lighting allows SaddleFit and Solutions to see subtle details like panel contact, gullet clearance, and muscle movement under the saddle. Film outdoors in indirect sunlight or indoors with even overhead lighting to avoid shadows that obscure key areas.
When is a remote video fit not enough?
A remote video fit is not enough when the saddle requires hands-on tree adjustment, flocking changes, or when the footage reveals complex asymmetry that needs in-person palpation and testing. SaddleFit and Solutions will recommend an on-site visit if the video analysis indicates hands-on work is necessary.

Riders outside Marlborough or those managing seasonal transitions benefit from remote video consultations that provide professional assessment without travel delays, and the service works particularly well for ongoing support between in-person visits. Contact SaddleFit and Solutions to schedule a remote session and start the process with clear video footage of your horse and saddle.