Rates & Services Offered
Saddle Fit Evaluation & Consulting
Please have the horse clean and ready in the barn for the appointment.
$120.00 - up to 60 min appointment.
If additional time is needed for multiple saddles, add $50/hrs
On site flocking (when possible) $75.00
Evaluation of CURRENT SADDLE: The fee will include:
$120.00 - up to 60 min appointment.
If additional time is needed for multiple saddles, add $50/hrs
On site flocking (when possible) $75.00
Evaluation of CURRENT SADDLE: The fee will include:
- Take history of horse, rider and saddle
- The horse is palpated and symmetry of the horse is evaluated
- Movement evaluation. Please be prepared or have a handler be ready to walk and trot the horse on a straight line.
- Tracings / Templates are taken if requested/needed
- The integrity of the current saddle is checked
- Static evaluation of the saddle
- Evaluation under saddle with rider up
- Observation of saddle with rider at walk, trot and canter.
- Discuss findings & options.
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.
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.
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.
Billet replacement
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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. |
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Tree Adjustments
Other saddles may be referred for adjustments. In some cases it it requires that the saddle is taken apart, so please expect the saddle to be in the shop for a few days.
Bit Fitting
Bit Fitting includes:
A selection of Herm Sprenger bits and anatomically designed Passier bridles may be ordered through me if the most suitable size is not on hand.
$100.00 if standalone appointment
$50 if added on to saddle fitting appointment
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 may be ordered through me if the most suitable size is not on hand.
$100.00 if standalone appointment
$50 if added on to saddle fitting appointment
More info about Bits & Bridle fitting
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