What information do we need before your saddle fitting?
My First Post is what Information do we need before your fitting.
Here at Saddle Exchange we take choosing the right saddle for you very seriously. When you first make contact we will discuss your requirements, we are very experienced, fitting riders at every level in most disaplines , including National Team members in 8 Countries, we pride our selves in being able to translate what you are feeling into a saddle that works for you and your horse.
The following things are what we need to know.
As the photo in the middle demonstrates a seat size which is too small will put more weight in the back of the saddle. This customer would be better accomodated in the Tamar rather than the Seeker due to the shape of the seat .
We take into account your physical attributes, tall riders or those with a fuller figure on short coupled horses can be accomodated by choosing the right seat and panel options and sometimes with a custom saddle. Sitting on the cantle is bad for your horses back and your own ! It distributes your weight unevenly and is uncomfortable for you and your horse .
Age, experience and riding style. please tell us also if you have any physical injuries or weaknesses as we will need to take this into account.
Also what colour saddle, what seat size you are most comfortable in and also which leather finishes will be most suitable as they all have different properties.
Once we know what you need we turn to your horse,
if you can send us these photos we will have a good idea what will fit your horse
What will your horses primary job be?
Breed, Height and Physical Characteristics, the photos really help!
A bit about their history, do they have any physical problems, special needs?
Horses & Ponies come in all shapes and sizes, all with unique needs.
Once we have all this information we can call and see you with a selection of saddles which will fit your horse or pony, you can then ride in a selection and make your choice. As we charge a call out to visit you based on your locality and our traveling time you are under no pressure to buy a saddle and neither are we under pressure to sell one. Take all the time you need and if you wish to buy one of the saddles you pay for it in full, together with the callout and any accessories you choose, we take cash, cheques and also have a card machine for card payments. We do however make a handling charge for refunds based on how you pay for more information please see our terms and conditions.