Hi there:
I have the honor of sharing my life with the Clydesdale cross “Mount McKinley,” a very large gelding who known mostly in Vermont circles. He is now 13.
For years I was frustrated by his lack of athleticism until year ago a saddle fitter cried, “This horse has been stoic! There is no way this saddle ever fit him, no matter how it was stuffed. He has been absolutley stoic.”
- balance at last
First I felt so very guilty that I may have caused this kind giant discomfort. Then I went on a mission to find the right saddle. Thank you Trumbull Mountain Saddlery in Shaftsbury! Later, changing his shoeing angles to natural balance, and finally bitting him in what he needed has yielded a happy, responsive horse who can now canter in a tea cup.
Remaining alert to my horse’s changing needs and responding to them has made me a better rider and allowed my partner to explore his capabilities…and be very happy about it.
Patty Griffin
