{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b5cf225033e3e15af2ec50/69f903ba3a143563ed9843e7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Be our Guest - The Western Saddler","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67b5cf225033e3e15af2ec50/1777926612213-9b1f303d-0ffd-46c5-aafb-1fc12c384aef.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode the girls chat to Maria about Western saddle fitting and the holistic approach to horse care. Maria shared her journey into Western saddle fitting, emphasizing her focus on horse comfort and behavior analysis. The conversation explored the differences between English and Western saddle fitting techniques, with Maria explaining her unique approach using precise tree shapes and shimming methods. They discussed the challenges of saddle fitting as a profession, including the importance of collaboration between different horse care professionals. The episode also covered Maria's recent launch of a saddle fitting academy and her efforts to share her expertise with others in the industry. Throughout the discussion, the hosts and Maria emphasized the importance of working together for the good of the horse, rather than competing with each other.</p><p><br></p><p>https://western-saddler.co.uk/</p><p><br></p><p>https://saddle-fit.co.uk/</p><p><br></p><p>Facebook:TheWesternSaddler</p>","author_name":"Kirsty Rawden & Jemma Aigner"}