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A gaited horse probably needs more flare to the front of the tree as 
well as overall width.  Having very little out in front of the tree 
would also be good since even just leather can interfere with shoulder 
mobility.
Laney

Paul Latiolais wrote:
> Bruce,
>
>     ...Walkers, Foxtrotters, a Walkaloosa and a Kentucky Mountain Saddle
>     Horse. Several of them were "trippy"...
>
>
> When I had that problem, it turned out to be saddle fit at the 
> whithers/shoulder area. A wider "gaited" saddle fixed the problem 
> completely
>
> I have learned that standard saddles are not "fit" (excuse the pun) for 
> gaited horses. They need that extra room in the shoulder area.
>
> Is it that they "angle" the bars? Does anyone know?
>
> -Paul


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