General Information
This leaflet can be printed out and given to saddlers who are asked to adjust the flocking on a BALANCE saddle. It is important that the saddler does not damage the saddle by using the wrong flocking or over-flocking, etc. It is also important that they do not try to flock the saddle to fit the horse, without understanding Functional Saddling and without understanding the way the saddle works with the pads.
This document was created to help people to identify the model, style, width and length of BALANCE saddles that they come across. Once the saddle has been identified, information about the specifications and details of the range that was still being manufactured for BALANCE in 2023, can still be found on this website under Saddles.
Since The Horse's Voice Saddling took over the BALANCE range in 2023 and started to have them manufactured under their own name, some of the saddles have not changed in their specifications, but some saddles have now changed and new options are being designed. Please refer to the THVSaddling website to get up to date information.
This is an old document that was created many years ago to help explain/show some of the basic principles of the BALANCE method of Functional Saddling. We are working on the production of better presentations, but thought this simple PDF worth including on the Downloads area as it contains some good information.
This is the information we need you to send to us when you ask for a Distant Consultation.
We'll need to see these photos before we can start helping you with a query...
An overview of the BALANCE EEP, formerly known as the BALANCE Remedial Programme
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Das BALANCE SattelSystem Proberitt-Informationen und Formblatt
Thoughts on using Functional Saddling for Endurance, Long-distance & Competitive Trail Rides
Essential things to consider when choosing a saddle to back a young horse in...
Understand the issues relating to saddle length
Use this guide in conjunction with the article: 'Is my saddle to long for my horse?'