WHAT IS THE CORRECT SIZE?
A medium size Korrector is suitable for saddles between 16.5" and 17.5".A large Korrector is suitable for saddles greater than 17.5"English saddles vary in the width of the seat and therefore the panel. To ensure you choose the right Korrector™ for your saddle take the following measurement across the widest part of the saddle.
If the measurement is 11″ (28cm) or less you require a Korrector™ with a 140 code
If the measurement is 11.5″ (29.5) or more you require a cloth with a 165 code.
INSIDE STORY
Korrector is a system of 4 air bags, which are fitted over a foam insert inside two pockets, one on each side of the spine of a saddlecloth. There are a pair of front bags and a pair of back bags when used together the bags overlap. The foam inserts compress under the movement of the horse’s muscles and absorb the shock of both horse and rider movement.
The air moulds to the horse’s shape, dispersing pressure points. Whilst mounted the rider can use a pump and valves to adjust the bags, and balance the saddle.
BALANCE
Rider position is crucial to a horse’s way of going, but a rider’s position is totally influenced by saddle balance. An unbalanced saddle may tip the rider forwards or backwards, effecting the rider’s sense of security and the way they ride. Korrector allows riders to adjust saddle balance, not only for the benefit of the horse but to also make them feel more stable, hence allowing them to relax.
Many riders reach a plateau in their riding, often finding that their horse is more difficult on one rein than the other. Often the cause is rider’s weight being slightly biased to one side. A tiny change in the lateral balance using a Korrector, is often all you need.
ASYMMETRY
One of the most unique and beneficial aspects of a Korrector, is the fact that you can adjust it asymmetrically. This means the amount of air added to each side of the pad does not need to be the same.
It should be noted that a horse that works asymmetrically or carries an asymmetric rider does not build compensatory muscle that will carry the load more evenly or equally over time. However with a Korrector, you can use the air to compensate any differences
THE BENEFITS
Compensating for asymmetry gives the rider:
A stable position
A stable position allows the rider to relax.
If the rider is more relaxed the horse is more relaxed in it’s responses
This gives the horse:
The ability to be less hampered by an unstable load
The ability to relax in work without using muscles to compensate for balance.
Use it’s musculature more evenly and hence develop symmetry.