Saddle Fitting Procedure

What to expect from your saddle fitting appointment?

Buying a saddle is often one of the most significant purchases you make for your horse. Our team is here to give you the best independent advice and access to the widest selection of saddle brands possible.
Please do not feel un easy during your appointment. We are in no rush and want you to feel comfortable, Take as much time as you need to make this decision. We are there to assess your saddle not your riding or your horse.

How long does it take:

  • Checking your current saddle usually takes 1 1/2 hours but can take longer, so please leave plenty of time.
  • If you're buying a new saddle from us, please allow at least 2 hours for the fitting appointment but again it can take longer.
  • We Aim to arrive within good time of allocated appointment but this can vary, so please keep your phone on you prior to arrival incase we are running behind/ early or need directions.

What we need:

  • The rider to be fit and ready to ride for the appointment. It is important we get the perfect saddle for horse and rider in dynamic assessment aswell as static.
  • A flat and safe area where your horse can be secured and assessed.
  • A hard flat area to see horse walk and trot up In hand.
  • Ideally a menage, If you don’t have one you can travel to us. or a secure flat field.
  • A clean horse with bridle, girth, stirrups & saddle cloth.

What we will do:

  • Examine the horse's back for any a-symmetry, soreness, lumps, bumps or cuts.
  • Assess the fit of your current saddle, we won't sell you one if you don't need it.
  • Shortlist saddles that might work for both horse and rider.
  • Watch shortlisted saddles be ridden in at a walk, trot, and canter (if appropriate for horse and rider level)
  • Come to a group decision on the appropriate saddle for both horse and rider.
  • If you decide to buy a saddle on the day of the appointment, we will take payment via credit card or bank transfer and issue you with an receipt.
  • We will take template of horses back for our records.  

After care:

After a saddle has been purchased we will need to see the saddle 2-3 months after initial Purchase to check and possibly adjust.

Saddles should be checked every 6 months, Prevention is better than cure and your horse can change shape often.