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TRIAL ADVICE - WHAT WE NEED

SADDLE TRIAL HELP AND ADVICE

 

WHAT WE CAN DO -
 

 

  • Is provide well priced, vetted, high quality saddles.

  • Is make the process easy and cost effective for you.

  • Is offer FREE Impartial advice based on the information you have provided.

  • Is send you FREE saddle fitting tips with each saddle.

  • Is suggest saddles for you to try.

  • Is offer FREE True Master Saddle Fitting advice during your trial period if required.

  • Is provide FREE trial gullet packs.

  • Is tell you honestly if we believe your trial saddle is not correct!​

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WHAT WE WILL NEVER DO! -
 

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  • We will never say "The saddle fit's definitively" when working remotely.

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When you trial saddles it is your responsibility to satisfy yourself and your horse with respect to saddle fit!

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Basic saddle fit at a minimum is a skill that all riders should have!

 

If you are unsure we advise you enlist the help of somebody you trust!
 

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HOW DO YOU ENGAGE WITH US? -

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Start by contacting us by email or telephone.

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When you contact us requiring help we will always ask you to provide basic information -

 

  • Rider Height

  • Horse Height

  • Horse Breeding

  • Horse specifics - Injuries - Out of work - In Work Etc

  • Rider Specifics - What you hope to achieve - Injuries Etc

  • Saddle Discipline

  • The reason you are looking for a saddle!

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Essentially we are looking for as much information as possible so our chief advisor can assess your situation.

 

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We will always ask for images or videos - These images must be clear and concise, also current. The images must show -

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  • Scale - Add a bucket, a rider or gate to the images.

  • The naked clean horse - No rugs, Numnahs or Saddles.

  • The horse stood on all 4's - Not overly relaxed.

  • Head Up - So we can judge Topline.

  • The horse in full profile - The classic show pose.

  • The Wither/Neck/Shoulder junction.

  • The spine from the rear to the fore.

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These are the absolute minimum images we need.

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Once we have this information we will contact you with a list of suitable saddles from our inventory, these saddles maybe new, used or a selection of both.

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DURING YOUR TRIAL -

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During Your trial feel free to engage with us.

Provide -

 

  • Information that is concerning you.

  • Feedback from your horse.

  • And the all important images and videos.

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These are the absolute minimum images we need during your trial.​

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ONCE WE HAVE THESE IMAGES WE WILL BE ABLE TO SAY -

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  • That in our opinion the saddle 'does not' fit.

  • The saddle has potential.

  • We can see nothing that concerns us from the information you have provided.

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REMEMBER - We will never say "The saddle fit's definitively".

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All information should be sent to us via email at contact@saddlesireland.com -

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  • 3 Medium sized Images at a time to save the email bouncing.

  • Use the same email address and name for each set of images.

  • Send as many emails as you like preferably in quick succession.

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Thankyou for considering our service.
 

Please remember we are doing everything we can for you and your horse.

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