Although riders can make Easy Change adjustments, saddle fitting is not an exact science and requires experience to ensure you get the right fit. Where a gullet needs to be adjusted, it is very likely Cair Inserts are required to ensure gullet adjustments are complimented with the right panel adjustments. An ASFA Accredited Saddle Fitter has been fully educated on horse anatomy and saddle design to deliver the right saddle fit.
Making adjustments to the Gullet and not understanding the impacts to the rest of the fit may actually make the fit worse and cause back pain. Riders who seriously want to adjust their saddles may benefit from doing the Level 1 ASFA Saddle Fitting Course.