Bay Saddlery Ltd

10/06/2026

Is Your Horses Back Dipping More Before Your Eyes…?

K i s s i n g S p i n e s

C l o s e S p i n e s

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S a d d l e s

1- Do you have a horse with KS?
2-Do you have a horse with close spines?
3-Does your horse have a dipped back & lack topline?

Well, you may not know the answer to the first 2, unless you have had an x-ray

But you can see the third!

From a saddle fitting point of view in simple points…

If it’s not comfy or hurts your horse, they are likely to drop down away from the saddle, lack topline line, have a dropped back to belly.

When this happens the spines get closer.
The spines may touch = KISS = KISSING SPINES

If your horse naturally has close spines, the drop in the back may cause KS! (There may be other reasons)

FACT…
It has been shown that when a back is able to lift, the overall length of the spine can lengthen by 5CM!!!!
This is a lot!
That means the spaces between the spines open, this is what we all want.

So, not using a comfy, or well structured saddle means…

No/ reduced belly to back lift
No real push from behind
No/ reduced lengthening of stride
£&
Limited ability to work to develop a top line
Tension and tightness systemically

This is a real issues for so many horses, from happy hacker to competition horses in all disciplines.

If you have a ni**le act
If you just don’t know act

Don’t assume your older horse having a dropped back & belly is normal and healthily.

PLEASE get your saddle checked.
Help keep the spines open…!

Feel free to call me Jane on 07971019225 for a chat.

Saddles are certainly NOT The/only cause of a horse developing KS, but they maybe and can contribute.

Work with your vets, body workers, farriers and saddle fitters as everything is interlinked!

07/06/2026

Proud to be part of the Society Of Master Saddlers as a Qualified Fitter.

And grateful to work with all the wonderful horses and ponies…

Here is just a little collage of some of you wonderful clients and amazing horses & ponies…love you all 💝

I’m sorry if I have missed you here.
Please send me a photo if you would like to be part of my next collage…🤩

07/06/2026

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Jane Bay Saddlery Ltd. Jane came to do a saddle check on Bayley and found his saddle was not right for him and was causing tension and discomfort. She was able to provide a new saddle that she happened to have available which fitted him perfectly. Even just trying it on him, you could see the instant change in his body language and tension release. After a couple of trips around the school again his demeanour and body language made it very clear the new saddle was perfect for him and this allowed better movement for him. Highly recommend a visit from Jane, she is an expert in her field, the saddle we now have is perfect and that is clear to see by his change him when out hacking especially in our recent trip to Slades Farm, he is clearly a lot more comfortable in his new saddle . Thank you Jane

04/06/2026

One For Iberian Horses….

Does your horse struggle with tension…which effects his whole way of going…?

These are super sensitive, responsive and can be as sharp as a sharp thing.

And when they are not comfy in their saddles. They can become over sensitive to most things, sharper, much more tense and choppy, come back into them selves making a harmonious, soft ride very difficult.

They are not the easiest to fit, they have a lot that needs to be accommodated.

I speak from personal experience as have had PREs since I was 18.

Experimenting here with one of my boys, Emma is riding him in different Dressage models.

Really interesting that he goes differently in them, even when they have the same trees & horse spec!
I feel they all fit from a fitters point of view, but I value the opinion of the horse which he likes best.

Emma felt a difference in him straight away…!

If you’re struggling or interested if your horse can feel/go better and you fancy a test ride, do let me know.
I’m Jane on 07971019225.

01/06/2026

Working With This Newly Back

Beautiful Little Welsh Pony…🥰

I have designed her this little Dressage Hybrid Show Saddle on an adjustable tree, with…

Super spinal clearance
Short panels
Lots of girthing options for when she decides it time to make the saddle slip!
Nubuck padded knee and side panels on the flap.
Velcro knee blocks.
Squared cantle.

The idea was to produce a saddle with as much versatility for Amy and her pony, so they can enjoy… flat work, jumping, showing, dressage and generally enjoy every ride!

Glad to say I think she likes it…

31/05/2026

31/05/2026

Who Though A Grey Was A Good Idea as A Model…? Just asking for a friend…🙄🤣🙈

5 min whiteish…shades of yellow brown an awful long time.

Any tips for managing grey hippos welcome…?

Panda Pop, with Nero photo bombing…🥰🤣

31/05/2026

Can you relate to your horse having Pain & Stiffness...?

New News….

I’m Now Able To Offer An Equissage Therapy Session Alongside My Appointments.

In short it’s fantastic, I have been using the handheld unit for me and my ponios for some 20 years, and the results in stiffness, inflammation and pain is really quite amazing.

I suffer systemically from all the above, so I thought as it works this well for me, it would be a good idea to take the plunge financially and purchase a unit so I can offer it to my clients for the good of their horses.

If you would like to know more or book it alongside your appointment please get in touch.

I can honestly say I can feel a difference in their soft tissue straight after its use, tight areas gone or much improved, and a much softer ride in both my boys.

Panda Pops demonstrating its use…