Saddles

THE PROSPECT OF buying a new saddle should be exciting, but with such a wide variety of different saddles available it can prove to be pretty daunting. Before you part with your money, it’s well worth doing your research and answering a few key questions to help narrow down your search — after all, buying a saddle isn’t cheap so it’s really important to get it right. Follow our simple five-step guide which will help you find the best saddle for you and your horse. Also, when you’re looking to buy a saddle it’s always worth setting your budget, and remember to factor in the cost of a visit from your saddle fitter too.

1 Call in the experts

The first thing to do is book an appointment with a registered Society of Master Saddlers (SMS) Qualified Saddle Fitter. They will guide you through the whole process of buying a saddle — new or second-hand. Most will have a selection of different