Kim Clegg - McTimoney Animal Chiropractor & Saddle Fitter

10/08/2025

I love these saddles, so much that I got one for myself 🥰

Let me know if you want to learn more about them or try one out!

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: ⭐️ Kim Clegg ⭐️

Based in beautiful mid-Wales near 📍 Rhayader, Kim Clegg brings a uniquely holistic perspective to saddle fitting – combining hands-on expertise with a deep understanding of movement, posture, and performance.

Covering Mid to South Powys, Shropshire, and Herefordshire, Kim has been a qualified McTimoney Animal Chiropractor for 8 years and is part of the tutoring team delivering the Master’s degree in this specialist field. Two years ago, Kim decided to add saddle fitting to her toolkit, earning her Stage 3 and 4 Advanced Saddle Fitting Awards from the International Academy of Saddle Fitters.

Introduced to 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲’s ♾️ by clients and later mentored by co-founder Sara Udal, Kim was immediately drawn to the brand’s biomechanically sympathetic approach. Having become increasingly disheartened by the limitations of traditional saddle design, she found that these saddles align beautifully with her chiropractic philosophy — supporting healthy backs, encouraging natural movement, and avoiding unnecessary restriction from the tack.

After attending multiple training days and learning the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 ♾️ method first-hand, Kim now works as part of our growing distributor network, helping horses and riders find balance and comfort without compromise. 🫶

“I love how the horses really seem to process the feel of the saddle when you give them time,” she says. “The changes can be instant — not just in movement, but in how the riders feel too. I’ve even noticed I no longer get hip or back pain when riding in one myself.”

Kim’s background allows her to assess saddle fit in the wider context of back health and overall biomechanics — a whole-horse perspective that sits at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to have her as part of the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 ♾️ distributor network.

Want to connect with Kim? You can find her here:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/KCMcTimoney

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08/05/2025

𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀 for Horse& Rider Harmony, Performance, & Comfort 🎯

Connect Equine ♾️ Saddles have been designed and developed specifically to support the biomechanics of both horse and rider and include our exclusive ConnectTek design technology which:

✔️ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲’𝘀 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 regardless of whether they are broad with a flat-back or narrow with a high set wither.

✔️ 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 by enabling them to engage their hind legs more readily and find a more weight-bearing posture. This helps them to be more ‘through’ from behind, lighter in the rider’s hand and more off the leg; able to respond to the lightest of requests from their rider.

✔️ 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 ‘𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲’. Many riders feel much more balanced and safer in our saddles due to the design features in place specifically for them.

✔️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 through exceptional quality materials. Our saddles don’t feel like new saddles when you first sit in them. All of our products are designed by riders for riders!

✔️ 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 without stretching the tree points and risking compromise to the tree.

ℹ️ To learn more about Connect Equine ♾️ saddles, visit our website link in the comments 👇

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27/04/2025

𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 🏇

‘Dynamic posture’ has become a bit of a buzzword in saddle fitting — but what does it actually mean, and why is it so important? 🧐

In simple terms, dynamic posture refers to how your horse carries themselves in motion, as opposed to their static posture when standing still on the yard. It's an essential factor in saddle fitting, because after all — nobody buys a saddle just to stand still!

Dynamic posture looks at functional, biomechanically correct movement.
♾️ How does the horse carry themselves as they move?
♾️ Is the movement free and flowing, or stilted and tight?
♾️ Are they lifting and engaging their back, or bracing and hollowing?
♾️ Are they moving in a balanced, uphill posture, or dropping onto the forehand?
♾️ Is their movement symmetrical?

A horse’s shape and posture can change dramatically from standing still to moving, and the shape of a dynamic back will typically be flatter — more lifted and wider — than when the horse is at rest. For many reasons, a saddle that ‘fits’ beautifully while the horse is standing quietly in the yard might not fit properly once the horse is in motion and carrying a rider.

⭐️ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. ⭐️

At 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 ♾️, we’re passionate about designing saddles that support a horse’s dynamic, moving posture — whether that horse is broad and flat-backed or narrow with a high wither. Our saddles are built to promote greater freedom of movement, enabling the horse to lift through the back, engage the hind legs more readily, and carry themselves in a more balanced, weight-bearing posture.

This means a horse that is more 'through' from behind, lighter in the rider’s hand, more responsive to the aids — and ultimately, a happier, more athletic partner. 🫶🏻

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13/04/2025

Pixie definitely seemed to be enjoying his rib release! At one point his nose was on the floor and I wondered if he needed a break to have a proper kip!

His owner has a few things to work on following his treatment then back in a month to check in on the problem areas we found.

If you would like to book an appointment then please get in touch through messenger or WhatsApp 07557911153 🥰

11/04/2025

I really enjoyed giving this talk! Met some lovely people who were really keen to be more informed 🥰

10/04/2025

So I'm massively delayed in sharing this with you considering Crufts was a while ago now 🙈

This absolutely gorgeous deerhound, Hunter, only went and got 3rd in his class! His owner has worked so so hard at his homework and it's really paid off.

He is without doubt the biggest but softest dog in my books, absolutely adore him 🥰

If you would like to book your dog in for a visit then please contact me either through messenger or on WhatsApp.

10/04/2025

So Willow succumbed to her need to sleep during her treatment! I had just stepped back from doing some breath/diaphragm work on her and she laid straight down!

Willow is a complex case who requires minimal work otherwise she cannot cope with the changes and this proves how a little bit can make a big difference.

If you want to book an appointment for your horse then please send me a message on here or WhatsApp me on 07557911153.

06/04/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, 𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🐴 💚

It’s a real privilege to continue supporting Lynn and her award-winning team as they make such a powerful, positive impact on the lives and futures of so many young people. It was also a pleasure to be joined by Connect Equine distributor Kim Clegg, who will be continuing to support this fantastic team and their brilliant ponies going forward. 👏👏

Think Like a Pony is an internationally recognised organisation that equips children and families with the skills to train, ride and build lasting partnerships with ponies. 🫶🏻 Through their not-for-profit arm, Think Like a Pony CIC, they also offer life-changing therapeutic programmes for children struggling with mental health or emotional challenges — helping them to grow in confidence, communication, and self-belief.

We’re proud to play a small part in supporting their work. Follow 👉 Think Like a Pony 👈 to learn more about the incredible things they do.

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24/03/2025

Lovely Troy having a snooze after his treatment 🥰

If you are interested in booking an appointment please either message me through this page or WhatsApp me on 07557911153 .

02/03/2025

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17/02/2025

I comment on spinal mobility in some way on every single case, from a treatment perspective and from a saddle fit perspective. What does it mean and why do I refer to it constantly?!

Check out my blog for more information!

Spinal mobility plays a crucial role in horse health, yet it often flies under the radar. A flexible spine not only impacts performance but significantly enhances comfort and overall quality of life for horses. Understanding the importance of maintaining spinal mobility can lead to more effective ca...

08/02/2025

I co-hosted a webinar with the McTimoney College of Chiropractic recently on Kissing Spines, Pathology, Implications and Chiropractic Rehabilitation of this common condition.
I thought I would put a bit of a summary together on my blog for you guys to check out. It is unfortunately very common and knowledge is power 💪

Kissing spines, also known as overriding dorsal spinous processes (ODSP), is a common condition in horses that can lead to pain and performance issues. As a horse owner, understanding this condition is crucial for the health and well-being of your equine companion. In this blog, we will explore what...