NMSU scientists to study horse saddles

New Mexico State University is using science to give cowboys and cowgirls a smoother ride. The school is conducting the first scientific study of western saddles. Researchers are using a pad with sensors to map out the pressure levels different parts of the saddle put on the horse. They’re studying several hundred horse and rider combinations with the goal of improving the comfort and health of both horse and rider while challenging traditional ideas about saddle fit. KOB-TV

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