TRIM POINT OF VIEW
RAMBO MICKLEM MULTIBRIDLE This unique bridle is designed to
comfortably fit the shape of the horse’s skull, avoiding pressure on sensitive areas. It can be used as a bridle, lunge cavesson, or as a bit-free bridle with 2 strength options.
This rider shows the harmony and beauty of classical riding in a well-fitting saddle.
will continue working but it will take a toll on his body. He will continue developing incorrect muscles and deformities that will become more visible over time. Eventually, the at- rophy in the back muscles and compression of the spine will lead to permanent damage. After a saddle is newly adjusted, in accordance to the sec-
ond theory, the increased range of motion may cause tempo- rary soreness. This is due to greater lactic acid build up (just as we human athletes experience after using muscles dur- ing a new workout) and is nature’s way of recovering muscle fiber. The result is greater muscle formation and increased circulation. If your horse has been ridden in ill-fitting saddles in the
past that have caused some back pain, don’t be discouraged if your horse shows signs of muscle soreness after switching to a saddle fitted based on the second theory. This is actually good muscle soreness. During acute soreness, keeping pressure off the muscle
4 Size Options, Black or Brown, $18995
would appear to be logical. The saddle needs to be support- ed somewhere, however. You can help your horse during this time by having the back of the saddle a bit looser (by loosen- ing the V webbing back clip for instance). This may make the saddle move more in the back (up and down, not onto the spine!), and onlookers may misinterpret this as bouncing or an ill-fitting saddle. However, you will know that this is part of the process to help your horse. It will help him heal, get stronger and develop correctly. Without a doubt I believe that the second theory is the
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best—really the only—choice for a happy, healthy and suc- cessful horse. I hope you will choose this path for your horse, allowing him to develop to his fullest potential. There could be occasional frustrations along the way, but the results will be worth it!
Steffi Neumann
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