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On this page you find some basic shimming concepts worth experimenting with for your LEVEL Horse with a HOLLOW profile and your generously wide or too narrow English/Western Saddle.

This is a great starting point for you and for some Horse/Saddle combinations it will be all it takes to ensure you and your Horse travel comfortably. However, if you have found your saddle does bridge, rock or has any other further challenges or you simply want more support to find the right shim pattern, please fill in a FREE SADDLE FIT EVALUATION and we’re happy to help!

Western Shimming for a Level Horse with Hollow Profile

RESCUE HOLLOW Horse Western Saddle Generously Wide
RESCUE HOLLOW Horse Western Saddle TOO NARROW
Pad and Shim illustration to go with RESCUE horse
Pad and Shim illustration to go with RESCUE horse

English Shimming for a Level Horse with Hollow Profile

RESCUE HOLLOW Horse English Saddle Generously Wide
RESCUE HOLLOW Horse English Saddle Too Narrow
Pad and Shim illustration to go with RESCUE horse
Pad and Shim illustration to go with RESCUE horse