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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#990080" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>      <IMG SRC="40562680.png" border=0 width="98" height="104" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B></div> <div> <I><B><U>Debra Sibley</U></B></I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Make sure you check out this testimonial.  Dr. Beaty is a very well known and respected doctor throughout the equine world.</B></div> <bR> <div> (click pic to go to dr. jill's web page)</div> <div> <A HREF="http://drjill-dc.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://drjill-dc.com"><U><B><IMG SRC="7a8aff70.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="247" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Testimonials"><U><IMG SRC="3b258210.gif" border=0 width="88" height="33" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>      <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#333399" FACE="Book Antiqua" ><U>Dr. Beaty's Awesome Testimonial</U></FONT></div> <bR> <div>    <A HREF="http://drjill-dc.com/aboutme.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://drjill-dc.com/aboutme.html"><U><IMG SRC="7a3aff50.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="245" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="15" VSPACE="0"></U></A>           <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >(click pic for bio)</FONT></div> <div>      </div> <div>      </div> <div>      </div> <div>      <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Copperplate Gothic Light" ><B> As a chiropractor and barrel racing competitor, I am always looking for ways to improve and maintain the health and performance of both my horse and myself, as well as all of my clients (equine and human). As a chiropractor, I've seen time and again how important saddle fit and comfort are in keeping both the horse and rider feeling good and performing at their peak. Poorly fitting saddles are a huge factor in creating muscle soreness and imbalances, resulting subluxations in the equine athlete. A subluxation is a misalignment of two or more articulating surfaces, which creates altered (usually decreased) motion in the joint, nerve irritation, inflammation and muscle hypertension. The presence of subluxations will negatively affect performance and often attitude, due to both altered biomechanics of the joint and the resulting pain and discomfort the subluxation creates. The most common areas that poor saddle fit to creates problems in are the withers, shoulders, thoracic spine and ribs. However, compensation in body carriage and gait, due to discomfort from the saddle, can also create subluxations in the lumbopelvic region and/ or neck. From another standpoint, rider position and comfort in the saddle can affect the horse's spine. If the rider is uncomfortable, or has back pain themselves, they may be compensating by altering their body position to one side or the other, or too far forward or back. So I recommend that horse riders visit their chiropractor to keep their spine properly aligned as well. I know I ride much better when my back feels good! </B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>     The physical demands of being a chiropractor do tend to strain the back and create subluxations and muscle tension! I have ridden many different saddles over the years. Some definitely aggravate back pain and just are not comfortable. As I have a tendency to ride somewhat forward when competing, many saddles let my legs get behind me. This makes it harder for both me and the horse to maintain balance in a tight, fast turn! After researching the basis of the flex tree and Debra Sibley saddles, and upon talking to some of my fellow competitors that ride Debra's saddles, I decided to give it a try! In the past, I'd been somewhat skeptical of the treeless saddles in general, as the tree does help distribute weight. I really like the basis of the flex tree, as it still has the benefits of a "treed saddle," but with much more comfort for horse and rider, as well as better contact and communication! Both of these factors help enhance performance! </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="7a6917d0.jpg" border=0 width="145" height="125" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>     I've been riding a Debra Sibley saddle and have definitely noticed an improvement in my back discomfort and body position when riding! I love the dual adjustments of the fenders, as this helps keep my feet and legs in a good position when I'm both seated and "up" in the saddle. I feel like I can stay with my horse better in the turn as well! The saddle fits my mare great and has alleviated some soreness the saddle I was using previously had created, even though it seemed to fit her pretty good. I will definitely be recommending the Debra Sibley saddle to my clients! </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>     If your horse does have symptoms of subluxations or back pain, check your saddle fit and get them to a properly trained and certified equine chiropractor for treatment! For more information on equine chiropractic and the symptoms of subluxation, you can check out my website: </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Copperplate Gothic Light" ><A HREF="http://drjill-dc.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://drjill-dc.com"><U><B>www.drjill-dc.com</B></U></A></FONT><B> Click on the equine chiropractic page. :)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Good luck and good health to you!</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Dr. Jill Beaty D.C.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>