English Saddle Fittings- Submit a request below in blue area
Barn Calls for Saddle Fittings & Inspection
NOTES & UPDATES: January 2023
- Please request a saddle fitting by submitting the questions at the bottom and we will contact you. A group of people at one barn can be submitted in one request & preferred that way to coordinate a date.
- Appointments are running at least 2+ weeks from request.
- In order to provide a quick scheduling process we ask to have all fitting requests to be submitted here and not sent by phone message, text, e-mail or Facebook.
- Please be aware some prices have changed in 2023.
Thank you!
Josh has worked on a large variety of English saddle brands over 20+ years and is trained under the Society of Master Saddlers Qualified Fitter guidelines.
Barn calls are performed Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday early in the morning to early evening. Areas traveled to are Central/Eastern Massachusetts and Southern NH. For a group of 5 or more other areas in New England may be considered.
Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of time is needed per horse & rider. It is recommended that you are available to ride during this time to provide a complete fitting service consultation. Someone must be available to handle your horse if you are not present. Please note if you are not present and do not ride in the saddle during fitting the fit of saddle cannot be guaranteed.
Tracing copies are available upon request during appointment.
Fitting/Flocking Charge: (includes travel fee*)
1 person only at barn: $250 a saddle per horse
2+ people at barn: $225 a saddle per horse
For multiple saddles for same horse a discount will be given.
For mono flap saddles with panels that need to be removed for fitting an additional fee will apply.
*Additional Travel Fee may apply for for traveling a long distance over 90 miles
For cancellations under 72 hours a cancellation fee of up to $225 may be applied.
Payment must be made at time of appointment. Cash, Check, Credit Card(Visa, Mastercard, Discover) or Venmo payment is available.
Fee's referenced above are effective as of January 2023
Contact us using the form below to schedule your fitting or ask us any questions you may have!
Points of Saddle Fitting
Wither Clearance:
Wither clearance should be 3+ fingers for normal withers.
Gullet Width:
The saddle should have 2.5-3 fingers of channel width.
Balance:
The center of the saddle seat should be level while on the horses back.
Saddle Tree Size:
The tree size should match the horses withers.
Panel Contact:
The entire panel must touch the horses back evenly and should not have any rocking motion.
Saddle Length:
The saddle panels should never sit past the 18th rib.
Saddle Balance:
The saddle should not move to the left or right when riding.
Saddle Tree Angle:
The saddle tree points should be parallel to the horses shoulder angle.
Saddle Tree Width:
The tree width should be wide enough for the saddle to fit during the dynamic movement of the horse.
Points of Saddle Fitting from the Society of Master Saddlers