How do I know if my saddle needs checking?

As a rule, we recommend that you have your saddle checked by an SMS qualified saddle fitter at least twice a year. Horses change shape regularly throughout the year depending on grazing, fitness, and age.

However, if you have recently purchased a new saddle from us, we would recommend you have it checked within three months of purchase, as horses can change shape more quickly under a new saddle. Also, saddles that have wool flocked panels generally require a top-up of wool after being ridden in as the wool settles into place.

Signs that your saddle needs checking...

• Feeling that you're out of balance in the saddle
• If your horse starts to feel tense and stops wanting to go forward
• If your horse suddenly starts trying to bite you when you tack up, it is always a good idea to listen to what your horse is trying to tell you.
• If your saddle is moving (this can be up and down at the back, forwards or backward or side to side)!
• Squeaking sounds or loose screws
• Lumpy or very soft panels
• If it has been over six months since your last saddle check

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