Adaptive Saddle

The challenge

During her physical therapy sessions, Molly is working towards riding with less support from side walkers. This project is deisgned to have wedges and handles to facilitate keeping proper form on the horse, and increase independence when riding.

Who it helps

Need Knowers that enjoy horseback riding!

How it works

By adding these components to the saddle pad, Molly will have the support she needs to be a more independent rider.

Forearm support from the wedges, handles for grip, and trunk support from the pillow.

Tools needed

Measurement tool

scissors

sewing machine

scissors

set of needles

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Slippery Rock University community, Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, United States of America
• Team: Molly
• Category: Sports, Therapy
• 4 downloads

The build files for Adaptive Saddle are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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