How to measure the gullet of a saddle quickly
Learning how to measure the gullet of a saddle is one of those skills that sounds way more technical than it actually is, but it's the difference between a happy horse and one that's pinning its ears every time you approach with a girth. We spend so much time worrying about the seat size for our own comfort, but the gullet is really what determines if the saddle is going to pinch your horse's shoulders or bridge across their back. If you've ever wondered why your horse is acting grumpy or why the saddle seems to be sliding around, the gullet width is usually the first place you should look. ...