Many of us know the sinking feeling that comes when you put your foot in the stirrup and feel your saddle roll sideways. And sometimes saddle slips occur even after you've tried everything to prevent them: riding in a wide saddle, using a nonslip girth and pulling the cinch as tight as your core strength allows. On the other side of the equation are those shark-withered Thoroughbred types who sprout white hairs even under a sky-high gullet. Your saddle stays put, but you're always on the lookout forsigns of damage to your horse's back and withers.
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