Professional saddle fitting
SERVICE
In addition to our complimentary virtual saddle fitting advice, we can help you in-person. Or book an appointment with our recommended professional saddle fitter.
SADDLE FITTING ADVICE
The initial online fitting service by MKS Equine is complimentary and included in the price of your saddle purchase. We will also help you set up your test saddle. You can also book an in-person appointment where we come to you (fees apply) or you can bring your horse to us.
However, we highly encourage using our recommended professional saddle fitter to determine fit and correct set-up of your test saddle, or your own new saddle. Fitting services are charged at the saddle fitters’ rates independently of any MKS Equine services.
CAN I USE A NORMAL SADDLE FITTER?
Leather tree saddles are different to treed saddles so please don’t use a regular saddle fitter who is not familiar with or experienced with the flexible leather trees of Hidalgo saddles.
OUR RECOMMENDED SADDLE FITTER
Dr Melanie Quick is a highly experienced equine vet, saddle fitter, horse trainer, chiropractor and lameness expert. You could not get a better qualified person to cast their eye over your beloved equine friend and to ensure the saddle fits comfortably.
Melanie has created a series of videos to assist you in assessing your Hidalgo saddle fit. Please browse these videos below, or visit Melanie's website for more information.
How the horse's back shape affects treeless saddle fitting.
Most important things to consider when fitting a treeless saddle for the horse.
How the saddle fit affects rider biomechanics.
Saddle that is correctly fitted to the rider.
Saddle that doesn't fit the rider or the horse.
How to tell if the saddle doesn't fit the rider.
In this video, we show what the some of the consequences can be if an ill-fitting treed saddle is used on a horse.