Rates & Services Offered
Saddle Fit Evaluation
Please have the horse clean and ready in the barn for the appointment.
$100.00 - In Aiken Area
Includes the evaluation of one horse/saddle.
Additional saddle, same horse:
Static Assessment - No Charge for extra saddle.
Ridden Assessment - $25 extra per saddle
1.5 hrs appointment.
If additional time is needed add $50 per hour. (in 30 min increments)
Evaluation of CURRENT SADDLE: The fee will include:
On site flocking (when possible) $75.00
Available for day clinics (in Greenville, Savannah, Charleston, east GA area)
Requires a min of four confirmed appointments. Trip fee applies depending on distance travelled.
The visits starts with taking down the info and history of the horse and rider. Followed by a symmetry and palpation evaluation of your horse to check for soreness, physical signs of problems with the saddle fit. I will then take tracings of your horse.
I then evaluated your current saddle condition, including the flocking, billets, panels and check for visible signs of defects.
Next is a static and dynamic evaluation of the saddle on your horse and the pads/girth that are used in conjunction.
For the dynamic evaluation you will be asked to tack up and ride the horse at walk, trot and canter if possible. If you have a jumping saddle you can also jump a few jumps if available.
Inquire for rates outside of State or stays requiring overnight stays.
Saddle, Bit & Bridle Fitting clinics available
$100.00 - In Aiken Area
Includes the evaluation of one horse/saddle.
Additional saddle, same horse:
Static Assessment - No Charge for extra saddle.
Ridden Assessment - $25 extra per saddle
1.5 hrs appointment.
If additional time is needed add $50 per hour. (in 30 min increments)
Evaluation of CURRENT SADDLE: The fee will include:
- Take the history of you, your horse and the saddle
- Symmetry and palpation evaluation of the horse
- Movement evaluation
- Take tracings / templates
- Check integrity of saddle(s)
- Conduct a static and dynamic evaluation - please be dressed and prepared to ride.
On site flocking (when possible) $75.00
Available for day clinics (in Greenville, Savannah, Charleston, east GA area)
Requires a min of four confirmed appointments. Trip fee applies depending on distance travelled.
The visits starts with taking down the info and history of the horse and rider. Followed by a symmetry and palpation evaluation of your horse to check for soreness, physical signs of problems with the saddle fit. I will then take tracings of your horse.
I then evaluated your current saddle condition, including the flocking, billets, panels and check for visible signs of defects.
Next is a static and dynamic evaluation of the saddle on your horse and the pads/girth that are used in conjunction.
For the dynamic evaluation you will be asked to tack up and ride the horse at walk, trot and canter if possible. If you have a jumping saddle you can also jump a few jumps if available.
Inquire for rates outside of State or stays requiring overnight stays.
Saddle, Bit & Bridle Fitting clinics available
Purchase ConsultationFor any brand - New or Used.
Try a news saddle or get a second, unbiased opinion when you have a saddle on trial. Consultation fee applies if you are trying out several new or used saddles.
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Flocking
Wool-flocked saddles can be flocked by adding, removing or adjusting the wool in the panels.
Often it does not require opening the saddle and/or removing the panels.
At times, depending on the model of the saddle, the rear panels may need to be dropped
for access.
$75.00 w/o dropping panels
The current flocking may need to be completely replaced if the old wool has broken down, has compressed or the wool has become lumpy, uneven and compressed over time. A complete reflock requires the saddle to be taken apart. The old wool or foam is removed and replaced with new wool.
Note: I am currently not accepting any foam to wool conversions but will be happy to refer you to a saddle maker that you can ship the saddle to.
Often it does not require opening the saddle and/or removing the panels.
At times, depending on the model of the saddle, the rear panels may need to be dropped
for access.
$75.00 w/o dropping panels
The current flocking may need to be completely replaced if the old wool has broken down, has compressed or the wool has become lumpy, uneven and compressed over time. A complete reflock requires the saddle to be taken apart. The old wool or foam is removed and replaced with new wool.
Note: I am currently not accepting any foam to wool conversions but will be happy to refer you to a saddle maker that you can ship the saddle to.
Conversions
Foam or Air to Wool: Remove foam that has compressed or has degenerated over time and change to wool.
Change air panels and replace it with wool panels. $325.00
Foam to wool - ask me for a referral
Note: Fee includes a $100.00 assessment fee. Should we determine that the structure of the saddle is defective, the leather to brittle or if there is any reason why we can't complete the flocking a $100 assessment fee applies.
48 hour turnaround is available with advanced scheduling and an additional fee.
Change air panels and replace it with wool panels. $325.00
Foam to wool - ask me for a referral
Note: Fee includes a $100.00 assessment fee. Should we determine that the structure of the saddle is defective, the leather to brittle or if there is any reason why we can't complete the flocking a $100 assessment fee applies.
48 hour turnaround is available with advanced scheduling and an additional fee.
Billet replacement
Billets should be checked for integrity on a regular basis. Worn, stretched billets not only make it difficult to adjust your stirrups at the same length but are also a safety concern should they break.
$40 / billet
$140 / set of four
Add $55.00 if saddle needs to be taken apart and reassembled for access.
$40 / billet
$140 / set of four
Add $55.00 if saddle needs to be taken apart and reassembled for access.
Tree Adjustments
Sommer models can be done at my shop with a next day turnaround.
Other saddles may be referred to another saddle maker for adjustments. In some cases it is requires that the saddle is taken apart, so please expect the saddle to be in the shop for a few days.
$200.00
Other saddles may be referred to another saddle maker for adjustments. In some cases it is requires that the saddle is taken apart, so please expect the saddle to be in the shop for a few days.
$200.00
New: Bit Fitting
Bit Fitting:
A selection of Herm Sprenger bits and anatomically designed Passier bridles will be available
for demo and test ride purposes. A bit / bridle in the correct size may be ordered through me if the most suitable size is not on hand.
About 1 hour
$75.00
NEW! Bridle, Bit and Saddle Fitting evaluation - Package
$160
More info about Bits & Bridle fitting
- Review of the lips, bars, interdental space and palate
- Evaluation of your current bit in terms of material used, lengths, thickness
- Review of any issues under saddle
- Consulting of bitting options
- Test riding in suggested bits
- Evaluation of your current bridle
- Condition, size, positioning of buckles, nose band, browband and correct fit
A selection of Herm Sprenger bits and anatomically designed Passier bridles will be available
for demo and test ride purposes. A bit / bridle in the correct size may be ordered through me if the most suitable size is not on hand.
About 1 hour
$75.00
NEW! Bridle, Bit and Saddle Fitting evaluation - Package
$160
- Saddle fitting evaluation as above
- Bit and bridle evaluation and fitting. Bridles and bits will be available for trial
More info about Bits & Bridle fitting
Saddle, Bit & Bridle Fitting Clinics
Learn more about saddle, bit & bridle fitting and things to consider when evaluating your current saddle integrity and fit, schedule a presentation at your barn with your clients / boarders or club! You will take a look at saddles, learn some of the differences in their designs and about the things that can be done to correct fit. Such as tree adjustments, flocking adjustments, reflocks, tree designs, different design of head plates for different types of horses. Bit fitting clinic incl a power point presentation.
6-10 people is a great number to keep it hands on but there is no max number if the spaces allows for it.
Individual appointments for saddle, bit & bridle fitting on the horse are scheduled after. Contact me for more info!
6-10 people is a great number to keep it hands on but there is no max number if the spaces allows for it.
Individual appointments for saddle, bit & bridle fitting on the horse are scheduled after. Contact me for more info!
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