Tracings of horse's back?

[Jaegermonster]

I am sending a saddle out for readjustment soon. Does anyone have any links or any information about how to do a tracing or other things to send with the saddle to the fitter?
I plan to take pictures of my horse's back and send them to her as well, via email


thanks

[ania]

trumbull mountain has a good step by step--
http://www.trumbullmtn.com/Other_Pages/wither_trace/wither_trace_1.htm

[Jaegermonster]

Wow that was a great site, thanks! Much better than any of the other ones i have found so far.

[mvp]

See also HastilowCompetitionSaddles, Cliff Barnsby (I think) and Smith-Worthington for other (and more detailed) ideas about how to do accurate and specific tracings.

IMO, more lines closer together is better, as are pics. I went so far as to put pieces of masking tape on my horse where curved lines crossing his back were (as per the saddler's wishes). That, I hoped, would help them put the tracing onto a picture of the real beast.

But it's most important that you follow your saddler's instructions and give the information that *she* asks for. Reflocking at a distance is a bitch. A good saddler and I tried once and failed. I hope you can do better, but info is key to that.

[Jaegermonster]

Thank you very much, lots of great information.
This is actually the first adjustment after the original restuffing a few months ago.

[TouchstoneAcres]

This is a dood description and measuring chart:
http://www.frankbaines.com/page.asp?id=61&Measuring-Your-Horse

[Jaegermonster]

Wow that was great thanks! That will be very helpful