Demo digital saddle pressure measurement

Clinic saddle pressure measurement

This video demonstrates saddle pressure measurement in practice during the 2026 KFPS Stallion Inspection. One horse is ridden in two different saddles, and a pressure measurement is taken for each saddle to analyze saddle fit and pressure distribution. In the arena, we see Emma Spoelstra-Kingma riding the Friesian mare Diana Hinke fan de Mersken (Jehannes 484 x Jisse 433) in two different Fryso saddles that appear to have a good fit. Our certified saddle fitter Sybren Minkema discusses the results and explains:

• what the saddle pressure measurement reveals
• how pressure distribution affects the horse's comfort
• What digital saddle pressure measurement adds to a saddle fitting consultation

We organised this clinic in collaboration with fellow saddle fitter Country Mill.