Free Technical Assessment

Before You Buy That Used Saddle,
Check the Fit Risk First.

Used English saddles are expensive to trial, ship, and return. Many purchases fail because internal tree architecture and panel geometries simply do not match the horse's anatomy — even when the seat size, brand name, or stamped width sounds exactly right. Before you pay shipping fees or risk a non-refundable purchase, check whether the brand and model you are considering is even capable of matching your horse's basic back type.

Independent — no brand affiliations Technical, anatomy-first methodology Remote consultations available

To receive your Technical Brand Profile

Please complete both steps below — they take less than two minutes.

Tell me about your saddle & horse

Answer four quick questions about the saddle you are considering and your horse's build. This is what I use to cross-reference your specific model against my technical matrix.

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I need your email address to send your Technical Brand Profile. You will also instantly receive 3 Rider-Fit Red Flags Before You Buy Your Next Saddle as a free download.

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FIT RISK ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

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Please list the discipline/saddle type: (Dressage / Jump / AP) *

Dressage Jump All Purpose Other

List both the Brand and the Model of the saddle you are considering purchasing *

What is your primary goal for this saddle? *

Buying a used saddle online Correcting a fit issue Upgrading for performance First-time used purchase Researching or vetting a specific saddle found online

What is your horses shape type? *

Peaked Shape: An "A-Frame" with prominent spinal processes where the musculature slopes away steeply. The Narrow Pony: A slim, fine-boned build featuring a prominent A-frame ribcage and a clearly defined wither. The Roof-Backed / Dipped-Spine: A prominent, peaked spine combined with a significant concave dip in the longitudinal topline. The Atrophied Wither Pocket: Significant indentations or hollows behind the scapula, leaving a prominent spine due to a loss of muscle mass. The Broad, Round Back / Table-Top: Low, broad, mutton withers combined with a wide, flat back and well-sprung ribs. The Classic Round Native Pony: A barrel-like shape characterized by mutton withers and a ribcage that springs out widely from the spine. The Wide Scale Native: A larger, heavier version of the broad hoop conformation commonly found in Drafts and heavy Cobs. The Modern Warmblood 'Table Back': A remarkably flat, broad topline where massive back muscles sit flush with or higher than the spine. The Short-Backed Horse: A compact coupling with a visibly limited weight-bearing area between the back of the shoulder blade and the eighteenth rib. The Short-Backed Pony: Combines an extremely small weight-bearing saddle footprint with an upright shoulder. The Sport Pony: A refined, athletic build with a straighter back and better wither definition than a traditional native pony. The Iberian / Baroque High-Action Back: Features low withers, well-sprung ribs, an uphill neck carriage, a compact back, and massive lateral rotation during movement. The Flat / Straight Topline: Minimal curve in the back profile from the base of the withers to the croup. The Curvy / Swayback Topline: A significant concave curve or dip located behind the withers or along the entire back. The Uphill Build: The point of the wither is positioned significantly higher than the point of the croup. The Downhill Build: The point of the croup is positioned higher than the point of the wither, requiring specific panel balancing. The Asymmetrical / Crooked Topline: A noticeable difference between the left and right scapular musculature, often accompanied by a lateral curve in the spine.

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After You Submit Both Forms

Your free guide downloads instantly. I will personally review your saddle details and email your Technical Brand Profile within 48 hours — and while you wait, keep reading to see how I can help further.

Remote Services

Need More Than a Technical Assessment?

When you're ready to move from guesswork to precision, these three remote services give you a trained technical eye — without leaving your barn.

Service 01

Diagnostic

Remote Diagnostic Saddle Assessment

For riders who already own a saddle — or have one on trial in their tack room right now — and suspect it is causing soreness, resistance, or performance restrictions.

Detailed photo protocol provided
Tree fit and panel geometry analysis
Written findings with clear next steps
No guessing — evidence-based assessment

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Service 02

Most Requested

Saddle Search Shortlist

For riders tired of guessing in the dark. I build a customized shortlist of 3–5 specific brands and models on the used market — each engineered to fit your horse's unique structure.

In-depth horse conformation intake
Matrix cross-referenced to your horse's type
3–5 specific brands & models, ready to search
Saves months of costly trial-and-error

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Service 03

White Glove

Concierge Saddle Search

For riders who want comprehensive, premium management of their entire saddle search — from initial criteria to final listing verification — handled by an expert.

Full intake and criteria development
Active search management on your behalf
Listing vetting & photo review
End-to-end guidance to the right saddle

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Saddle Fit Solved

Independent English saddle fitting — anatomy-first, brand-neutral, built around the horse. All services are delivered remotely. Technical Brand Profiles are complimentary assessments of saddle design tendencies and are not a substitute for a full in-person biomechanical saddle fitting.

Before You Buy That Used Saddle, Check the Fit Risk First.