Saddle Maintenance

Saddle Maintenance

To extend the life of the saddle, make your saddle nicer to ride in, and to keep an eye on stitching, etc., I highly recommend you clean and condition your saddle regularly. With most cowhide saddles it is okay to use a mild saddle soap to clean the saddle, then use a...
What to Expect at your Saddle Fitting Consultation

What to Expect at your Saddle Fitting Consultation

Your saddle fitting will begin with a personal consultation where I will be able to get to know you and your horse’s needs better.  1) Introduction When I arrive I will hope to find a clean and dry horse standing in cross ties or tied waiting for me. I will start...
The Saddle Fitting Process

The Saddle Fitting Process

There are three elements to saddle fitting: horse, rider and saddle.  The saddle will always be the compromise. It’s sandwiched between two moving bodies, neither of which is ever perfectly symmetrical or stable. There will always be “pressure” and “pressure points”...