*	You need a Flexible Curve (available at office or artist supply stores) or a coat hanger wire. Make sure that it holds its shape when you take it off your horse.
*	Have a person stand on either side of your horse and place the Flexible Curve or wire about two inches behind the horse's shoulders (where the saddle's tree points would be).
*	Press the curve or wire firmly against the horse's contours, at least 8"- 9" down from the withers on each side. Then lift it straight up and off the horse's back.
*	Very carefully and without disturbing the shape, trace it onto a piece of cardboard or sturdy paper, tracing along the INSIDE. To assure accuracy, repeat the entire procedure and compare the two. If there is a discrepancy, repeat the tracing one more time.
*	On the cardboard or paper mark the left (L) and right (R) sides as they correspond to your horse and cut out the tracing. Marking the sides is  very important in case your horse is not quite symmetrical. Bring the tracing to your local Courbette dealer and have them mail or fax it to us for evaluation.
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