5.3.2.A ASSIGNMENT – Tree Width Calculation

Instructions:
For this assignment, you will practice calculating tree width as outlined in lesson 5.3.2. Perform two calculations using a bare tree or old saddle. Mark the tree point length on your template, measure the horse at that point, and compare it to the tree width (steel-to-steel). Use the “minus 2 cm” reference to analyse the difference and determine a functional starting point.

If you have TreeClix, you may optionally install it on a bare tree and experiment with different settings.

Document your process clearly: upload photos of your template with markings, your tree width measurements, and your notes. Write the calculated widths directly on the template form.

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Tree Width Calculation – Case 1

1. Tree Width Calculation (Required)

Type of equipment used (bare tree or saddle)

Notes on defining tree point length and marking it onto the template

Upload photo: Template with tree point length marked

Upload photo: Tree width measurement steel to steel

Upload photo: Template measurement at marked point

2. Comparison and Analysis (Required)

Horse measurement at chosen tree point length cm

Tree width steel to steel cm

Difference using the minus 2 cm reference cm

Adjustment needed for a functional starting point

Observations or challenges

3. Optional: TreeClix Experiment

Did you install TreeClix on the bare tree?

NoYes

If yes: Settings applied

Notes on experimenting with base placement higher or lower

Upload photo or photos of TreeClix installation or adjustments optional

Tree Width Calculation – Case 2

1. Tree Width Calculation

If you typically use a ribbed flexicurve, make sure to also create a template with a smooth flexicurve for each horse. Draw both tracings on one template form. If you only use a smooth flexicurve you can skip this step. Continu with Step 3.

Notes on defining tree point length

Upload photo: Template with marked tree point length

Upload photo: Tree width measurement

Upload photo: Template measurement

2. Comparison and Analysis

Horse measurement cm

Tree width cm

Difference using the minus 2 cm reference cm

Adjustment needed

Observations

3. Optional: TreeClix Experiment

TreeClix used?

NoYes

Settings and notes

Upload photos optional

Final Reflection (Optional)

What patterns or insights did you notice across cases?

Anything unclear or challenging about the tree width calculation process?

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